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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,628.27, 24,326.85 and 9,670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,628.27, 24,326.85 and 9,670.50 is: 13,345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,628.27 : 24,326.85 = 9,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,628.27/24,326.85 = 9,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,628.27x = 24,326.85 × 9,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,628.27x = 235,252,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,252,802.93/17,628.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,345.20

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