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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.73, 24,326.40 and 9,669.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.73, 24,326.40 and 9,669.87 is: 13,344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.73 : 24,326.40 = 9,669.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.73/24,326.40 = 9,669.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.73x = 24,326.40 × 9,669.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.73x = 235,233,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,233,125.57/17,627.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,344.49

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