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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,628.91, 24,327.87 and 9,671.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,628.91, 24,327.87 and 9,671.26 is: 13,346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,628.91 : 24,327.87 = 9,671.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,628.91/24,327.87 = 9,671.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,628.91x = 24,327.87 × 9,671.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,628.91x = 235,281,156.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,281,156.02/17,628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,346.32

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