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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,631.96, 24,331.96 and 9,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,631.96, 24,331.96 and 9,673.96 is: 13,349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,631.96 : 24,331.96 = 9,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,631.96/24,331.96 = 9,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,631.96x = 24,331.96 × 9,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,631.96x = 235,386,407.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,386,407.76/17,631.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,349.99

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