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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.04, 24,329.64 and 9,672.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.04, 24,329.64 and 9,672.06 is: 13,347.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.04 : 24,329.64 = 9,672.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.04/24,329.64 = 9,672.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.04x = 24,329.64 × 9,672.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.04x = 235,317,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,317,737.86/17,630.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.54

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