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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,637.48, 24,339.83 and 9,679.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,637.48, 24,339.83 and 9,679.77 is: 13,358.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,637.48 : 24,339.83 = 9,679.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,637.48/24,339.83 = 9,679.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,637.48x = 24,339.83 × 9,679.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,637.48x = 235,603,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,603,907.84/17,637.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,358.14

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