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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,631.07, 24,330.88 and 9,673.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,631.07, 24,330.88 and 9,673.27 is: 13,349.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,631.07 : 24,330.88 = 9,673.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,631.07/24,330.88 = 9,673.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,631.07x = 24,330.88 × 9,673.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,631.07x = 235,359,259.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,359,259.70/17,631.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,349.12

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