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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.89, 24,323.65 and 9,667.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.89, 24,323.65 and 9,667.94 is: 13,341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.89 : 24,323.65 = 9,667.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.89/24,323.65 = 9,667.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.89x = 24,323.65 × 9,667.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.89x = 235,159,750.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,159,750.41/17,625.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.72

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