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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629, 24,328.02 and 9,671.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629, 24,328.02 and 9,671.28 is: 13,346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629 : 24,328.02 = 9,671.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629/24,328.02 = 9,671.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629x = 24,328.02 × 9,671.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629x = 235,283,093.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,283,093.27/17,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,346.37

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