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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.54, 24,327.53 and 9,671.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.54, 24,327.53 and 9,671.58 is: 13,346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.54 : 24,327.53 = 9,671.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.54/24,327.53 = 9,671.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.54x = 24,327.53 × 9,671.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.54x = 235,285,652.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,285,652.60/17,629.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,346.10

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