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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,636.63, 24,338.85 and 9,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,636.63, 24,338.85 and 9,679.60 is: 13,358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,636.63 : 24,338.85 = 9,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,636.63/24,338.85 = 9,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,636.63x = 24,338.85 × 9,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,636.63x = 235,590,162.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,590,162.37/17,636.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,358.00

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