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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.18, 24,324.96 and 9,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.18, 24,324.96 and 9,669.20 is: 13,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.18 : 24,324.96 = 9,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.18/24,324.96 = 9,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.18x = 24,324.96 × 9,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.18x = 235,202,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,202,903.23/17,627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.20

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