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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,636.94, 24,339.42 and 9,678.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,636.94, 24,339.42 and 9,678.96 is: 13,357.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,636.94 : 24,339.42 = 9,678.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,636.94/24,339.42 = 9,678.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,636.94x = 24,339.42 × 9,678.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,636.94x = 235,580,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,580,272.60/17,636.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,357.21

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