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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.73, 24,323.64 and 9,667.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.73, 24,323.64 and 9,667.87 is: 13,341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.73 : 24,323.64 = 9,667.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.73/24,323.64 = 9,667.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.73x = 24,323.64 × 9,667.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.73x = 235,157,789.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,157,789.45/17,625.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.73

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