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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,628.40, 24,327.28 and 9,671.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,628.40, 24,327.28 and 9,671.28 is: 13,346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,628.40 : 24,327.28 = 9,671.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,628.40/24,327.28 = 9,671.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,628.40x = 24,327.28 × 9,671.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,628.40x = 235,275,936.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,275,936.52/17,628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,346.41

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