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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.54, 24,324.48 and 9,668.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.54, 24,324.48 and 9,668.71 is: 13,342.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.54 : 24,324.48 = 9,668.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.54/24,324.48 = 9,668.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.54x = 24,324.48 × 9,668.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.54x = 235,186,282.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,186,282.21/17,626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,342.74

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