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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.28, 24,325.98 and 9,669.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.28, 24,325.98 and 9,669.06 is: 13,343.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.28 : 24,325.98 = 9,669.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.28/24,325.98 = 9,669.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.28x = 24,325.98 × 9,669.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.28x = 235,209,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,209,360.18/17,627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.49

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