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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.23, 24,325.48 and 9,669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.23, 24,325.48 and 9,669.52 is: 13,343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.23 : 24,325.48 = 9,669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.23/24,325.48 = 9,669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.23x = 24,325.48 × 9,669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.23x = 235,215,715.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,215,715.37/17,627.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.88

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