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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,632.92, 24,333.97 and 9,675.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,632.92, 24,333.97 and 9,675.69 is: 13,352.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,632.92 : 24,333.97 = 9,675.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,632.92/24,333.97 = 9,675.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,632.92x = 24,333.97 × 9,675.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,632.92x = 235,447,852.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,447,852.89/17,632.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,352.74

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