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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.52, 24,326.28 and 9,670.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.52, 24,326.28 and 9,670.08 is: 13,344.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.52 : 24,326.28 = 9,670.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.52/24,326.28 = 9,670.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.52x = 24,326.28 × 9,670.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.52x = 235,237,073.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,237,073.70/17,627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,344.88

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