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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,631.62, 24,332.74 and 9,673.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,631.62, 24,332.74 and 9,673.87 is: 13,350.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,631.62 : 24,332.74 = 9,673.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,631.62/24,332.74 = 9,673.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,631.62x = 24,332.74 × 9,673.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,631.62x = 235,391,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,391,617.66/17,631.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.54

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