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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.91, 24,329.25 and 9,672.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.91, 24,329.25 and 9,672.26 is: 13,347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.91 : 24,329.25 = 9,672.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.91/24,329.25 = 9,672.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.91x = 24,329.25 × 9,672.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.91x = 235,318,831.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,318,831.61/17,629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.70

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