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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.99, 24,324.83 and 9,669.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.99, 24,324.83 and 9,669.15 is: 13,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.99 : 24,324.83 = 9,669.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.99/24,324.83 = 9,669.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.99x = 24,324.83 × 9,669.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.99x = 235,200,429.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,200,429.99/17,626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.20

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