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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,631.39, 24,332.90 and 9,675.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,631.39, 24,332.90 and 9,675.17 is: 13,352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,631.39 : 24,332.90 = 9,675.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,631.39/24,332.90 = 9,675.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,631.39x = 24,332.90 × 9,675.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,631.39x = 235,424,774.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,424,774.05/17,631.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,352.59

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