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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.40, 24,330.46 and 9,673.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.40, 24,330.46 and 9,673.14 is: 13,349.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.40 : 24,330.46 = 9,673.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.40/24,330.46 = 9,673.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.40x = 24,330.46 × 9,673.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.40x = 235,351,945.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,351,945.84/17,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,349.21

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