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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,632.56, 24,332.96 and 9,674.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,632.56, 24,332.96 and 9,674.84 is: 13,351.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,632.56 : 24,332.96 = 9,674.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,632.56/24,332.96 = 9,674.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,632.56x = 24,332.96 × 9,674.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,632.56x = 235,417,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,417,373.06/17,632.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,351.29

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