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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.49, 24,325.52 and 9,669.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.49, 24,325.52 and 9,669.65 is: 13,343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.49 : 24,325.52 = 9,669.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.49/24,325.52 = 9,669.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.49x = 24,325.52 × 9,669.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.49x = 235,219,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,219,227.83/17,627.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.88

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