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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.76, 24,326.28 and 9,669.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.76, 24,326.28 and 9,669.96 is: 13,344.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.76 : 24,326.28 = 9,669.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.76/24,326.28 = 9,669.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.76x = 24,326.28 × 9,669.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.76x = 235,234,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,234,154.55/17,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,344.53

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