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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.06, 24,324.15 and 9,668.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.06, 24,324.15 and 9,668.11 is: 13,342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.06 : 24,324.15 = 9,668.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.06/24,324.15 = 9,668.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.06x = 24,324.15 × 9,668.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.06x = 235,168,524.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,168,524.53/17,626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,342.10

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