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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.04, 24,329.78 and 9,671.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.04, 24,329.78 and 9,671.78 is: 13,347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.04 : 24,329.78 = 9,671.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.04/24,329.78 = 9,671.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.04x = 24,329.78 × 9,671.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.04x = 235,312,279.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,312,279.61/17,630.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.23

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