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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.99, 24,325.25 and 9,669.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.99, 24,325.25 and 9,669.39 is: 13,343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.99 : 24,325.25 = 9,669.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.99/24,325.25 = 9,669.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.99x = 24,325.25 × 9,669.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.99x = 235,210,264.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,210,264.53/17,626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.75

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