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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.05, 24,323.99 and 9,668.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.05, 24,323.99 and 9,668.30 is: 13,342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.05 : 24,323.99 = 9,668.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.05/24,323.99 = 9,668.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.05x = 24,323.99 × 9,668.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.05x = 235,171,644.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,171,644.99/17,626.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,342.28

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