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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.53, 24,329.38 and 9,671.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.53, 24,329.38 and 9,671.98 is: 13,347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.53 : 24,329.38 = 9,671.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.53/24,329.38 = 9,671.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.53x = 24,329.38 × 9,671.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.53x = 235,313,228.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,313,228.41/17,629.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.68

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