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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,628.95, 24,328.35 and 9,671.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,628.95, 24,328.35 and 9,671.14 is: 13,346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,628.95 : 24,328.35 = 9,671.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,628.95/24,328.35 = 9,671.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,628.95x = 24,328.35 × 9,671.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,628.95x = 235,282,909.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,282,909.23/17,628.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,346.39

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