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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,637.05, 24,339.60 and 9,679.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,637.05, 24,339.60 and 9,679.55 is: 13,358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,637.05 : 24,339.60 = 9,679.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,637.05/24,339.60 = 9,679.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,637.05x = 24,339.60 × 9,679.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,637.05x = 235,596,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,596,326.78/17,637.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,358.04

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