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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.76, 24,330.48 and 9,673.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.76, 24,330.48 and 9,673.32 is: 13,349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.76 : 24,330.48 = 9,673.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.76/24,330.48 = 9,673.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.76x = 24,330.48 × 9,673.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.76x = 235,356,518.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,356,518.79/17,630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,349.20

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