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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,632.78, 24,333.22 and 9,675.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,632.78, 24,333.22 and 9,675.02 is: 13,351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,632.78 : 24,333.22 = 9,675.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,632.78/24,333.22 = 9,675.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,632.78x = 24,333.22 × 9,675.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,632.78x = 235,424,390.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,424,390.16/17,632.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,351.52

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