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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,637.96, 24,340.37 and 9,680.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,637.96, 24,340.37 and 9,680.21 is: 13,358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,637.96 : 24,340.37 = 9,680.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,637.96/24,340.37 = 9,680.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,637.96x = 24,340.37 × 9,680.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,637.96x = 235,619,722.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,619,722.97/17,637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,358.67

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