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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.53, 24,326.33 and 9,669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.53, 24,326.33 and 9,669.28 is: 13,343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.53 : 24,326.33 = 9,669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.53/24,326.33 = 9,669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.53x = 24,326.33 × 9,669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.53x = 235,218,096.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,218,096.14/17,627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.79

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