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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.92, 24,326.48 and 9,670.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.92, 24,326.48 and 9,670.26 is: 13,344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.92 : 24,326.48 = 9,670.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.92/24,326.48 = 9,670.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.92x = 24,326.48 × 9,670.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.92x = 235,243,386.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,243,386.48/17,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,344.93

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