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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.72, 24,337.83 and 9,678.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.72, 24,337.83 and 9,678.46 is: 13,356.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.72 : 24,337.83 = 9,678.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.72/24,337.83 = 9,678.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.72x = 24,337.83 × 9,678.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.72x = 235,552,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,552,714.14/17,635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,356.57

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