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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.23, 24,329.62 and 9,672.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.23, 24,329.62 and 9,672.52 is: 13,348.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.23 : 24,329.62 = 9,672.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.23/24,329.62 = 9,672.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.23x = 24,329.62 × 9,672.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.23x = 235,328,736.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,328,736.04/17,630.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,348.02

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