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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,633.04, 24,333.92 and 9,674.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,633.04, 24,333.92 and 9,674.78 is: 13,351.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,633.04 : 24,333.92 = 9,674.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,633.04/24,333.92 = 9,674.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,633.04x = 24,333.92 × 9,674.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,633.04x = 235,425,322.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,425,322.54/17,633.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,351.37

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