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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.57, 24,329.41 and 9,672.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.57, 24,329.41 and 9,672.64 is: 13,347.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.57 : 24,329.41 = 9,672.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.57/24,329.41 = 9,672.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.57x = 24,329.41 × 9,672.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.57x = 235,329,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,329,539.34/17,630.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.81

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