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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,631.72, 24,332.36 and 9,674.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,631.72, 24,332.36 and 9,674.51 is: 13,351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,631.72 : 24,332.36 = 9,674.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,631.72/24,332.36 = 9,674.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,631.72x = 24,332.36 × 9,674.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,631.72x = 235,403,490.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,403,490.11/17,631.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,351.14

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