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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.52, 24,324.90 and 9,669.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.52, 24,324.90 and 9,669.08 is: 13,343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.52 : 24,324.90 = 9,669.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.52/24,324.90 = 9,669.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.52x = 24,324.90 × 9,669.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.52x = 235,199,404.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,199,404.09/17,626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.50

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