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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,633.82, 24,333.89 and 9,675.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,633.82, 24,333.89 and 9,675.89 is: 13,352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,633.82 : 24,333.89 = 9,675.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,633.82/24,333.89 = 9,675.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,633.82x = 24,333.89 × 9,675.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,633.82x = 235,452,042.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,452,042.91/17,633.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,352.30

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