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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.40, 24,326.30 and 9,670.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.40, 24,326.30 and 9,670.14 is: 13,345.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.40 : 24,326.30 = 9,670.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.40/24,326.30 = 9,670.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.40x = 24,326.30 × 9,670.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.40x = 235,238,726.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,238,726.68/17,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,345.06

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