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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.59, 24,324.53 and 9,668.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.59, 24,324.53 and 9,668.84 is: 13,342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.59 : 24,324.53 = 9,668.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.59/24,324.53 = 9,668.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.59x = 24,324.53 × 9,668.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.59x = 235,189,818.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,189,818.68/17,626.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,342.90

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