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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,628.70, 24,327.46 and 9,670.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,628.70, 24,327.46 and 9,670.90 is: 13,345.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,628.70 : 24,327.46 = 9,670.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,628.70/24,327.46 = 9,670.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,628.70x = 24,327.46 × 9,670.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,628.70x = 235,268,432.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,268,432.91/17,628.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,345.76

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