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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.22, 24,324.30 and 9,667.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.22, 24,324.30 and 9,667.76 is: 13,340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.22 : 24,324.30 = 9,667.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.22/24,324.30 = 9,667.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.22x = 24,324.30 × 9,667.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.22x = 235,161,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,161,372.95/17,627.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,340.81

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