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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.69, 24,321.51 and 9,667.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.69, 24,321.51 and 9,667.85 is: 13,340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.69 : 24,321.51 = 9,667.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.69/24,321.51 = 9,667.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.69x = 24,321.51 × 9,667.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.69x = 235,136,588.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,136,588.85/17,625.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,340.56

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