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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.75, 24,329.28 and 9,671.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.75, 24,329.28 and 9,671.80 is: 13,347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.75 : 24,329.28 = 9,671.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.75/24,329.28 = 9,671.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.75x = 24,329.28 × 9,671.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.75x = 235,307,930.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,307,930.30/17,629.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.21

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