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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.03, 24,324.26 and 9,667.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.03, 24,324.26 and 9,667.78 is: 13,341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.03 : 24,324.26 = 9,667.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.03/24,324.26 = 9,667.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.03x = 24,324.26 × 9,667.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.03x = 235,161,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,161,594.34/17,626.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.72

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