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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.68, 24,325.47 and 9,669.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.68, 24,325.47 and 9,669.15 is: 13,343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.68 : 24,325.47 = 9,669.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.68/24,325.47 = 9,669.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.68x = 24,325.47 × 9,669.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.68x = 235,206,618.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,206,618.25/17,626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.78

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