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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.28, 24,331.35 and 9,674.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.28, 24,331.35 and 9,674.04 is: 13,351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.28 : 24,331.35 = 9,674.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.28/24,331.35 = 9,674.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.28x = 24,331.35 × 9,674.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.28x = 235,382,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,382,453.15/17,630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,351.03

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