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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.18, 24,323.42 and 9,667.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.18, 24,323.42 and 9,667.74 is: 13,341.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.18 : 24,323.42 = 9,667.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.18/24,323.42 = 9,667.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.18x = 24,323.42 × 9,667.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.18x = 235,152,500.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,152,500.47/17,625.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.85

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