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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.80, 24,323.49 and 9,668.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.80, 24,323.49 and 9,668.06 is: 13,341.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.80 : 24,323.49 = 9,668.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.80/24,323.49 = 9,668.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.80x = 24,323.49 × 9,668.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.80x = 235,160,930.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,160,930.33/17,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.86

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