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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.02, 24,322.72 and 9,668.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.02, 24,322.72 and 9,668.07 is: 13,341.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.02 : 24,322.72 = 9,668.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.02/24,322.72 = 9,668.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.02x = 24,322.72 × 9,668.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.02x = 235,153,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,153,759.55/17,626.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.29

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