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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,636.99, 24,338.93 and 9,679.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,636.99, 24,338.93 and 9,679.04 is: 13,357.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,636.99 : 24,338.93 = 9,679.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,636.99/24,338.93 = 9,679.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,636.99x = 24,338.93 × 9,679.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,636.99x = 235,577,379.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,577,379.53/17,636.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,357.01

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