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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.73, 24,330.44 and 9,673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.73, 24,330.44 and 9,673.02 is: 13,348.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.73 : 24,330.44 = 9,673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.73/24,330.44 = 9,673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.73x = 24,330.44 × 9,673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.73x = 235,348,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,348,856.91/17,630.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,348.79

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