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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.99, 24,326.63 and 9,670.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.99, 24,326.63 and 9,670.39 is: 13,345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.99 : 24,326.63 = 9,670.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.99/24,326.63 = 9,670.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.99x = 24,326.63 × 9,670.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.99x = 235,247,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,247,999.49/17,627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,345.14

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