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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.39, 24,324.70 and 9,668.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.39, 24,324.70 and 9,668.47 is: 13,342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.39 : 24,324.70 = 9,668.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.39/24,324.70 = 9,668.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.39x = 24,324.70 × 9,668.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.39x = 235,182,632.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,182,632.21/17,626.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,342.64

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