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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.10, 24,323.87 and 9,668.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.10, 24,323.87 and 9,668.18 is: 13,342.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.10 : 24,323.87 = 9,668.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.10/24,323.87 = 9,668.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.10x = 24,323.87 × 9,668.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.10x = 235,167,383.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,167,383.50/17,626.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,342.00

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