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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.23, 24,328.38 and 9,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.23, 24,328.38 and 9,671.52 is: 13,346.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.23 : 24,328.38 = 9,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.23/24,328.38 = 9,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.23x = 24,328.38 × 9,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.23x = 235,292,413.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,292,413.74/17,629.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,346.72

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