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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.87, 24,329.79 and 9,672.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.87, 24,329.79 and 9,672.91 is: 13,348.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.87 : 24,329.79 = 9,672.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.87/24,329.79 = 9,672.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.87x = 24,329.79 × 9,672.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.87x = 235,339,808.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,339,808.16/17,630.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,348.17

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