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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.88, 24,337.44 and 9,678.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.88, 24,337.44 and 9,678.23 is: 13,355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.88 : 24,337.44 = 9,678.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.88/24,337.44 = 9,678.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.88x = 24,337.44 × 9,678.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.88x = 235,543,293.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,543,293.54/17,635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,355.92

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