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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.02, 24,336.91 and 9,677.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.02, 24,336.91 and 9,677.68 is: 13,355.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.02 : 24,336.91 = 9,677.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.02/24,336.91 = 9,677.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.02x = 24,336.91 × 9,677.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.02x = 235,524,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,524,723.99/17,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,355.51

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