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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,628.39, 24,327.69 and 9,671.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,628.39, 24,327.69 and 9,671.13 is: 13,346.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,628.39 : 24,327.69 = 9,671.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,628.39/24,327.69 = 9,671.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,628.39x = 24,327.69 × 9,671.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,628.39x = 235,276,252.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,276,252.59/17,628.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,346.44

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