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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,639.36, 24,342.64 and 9,682.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,639.36, 24,342.64 and 9,682.36 is: 13,361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,639.36 : 24,342.64 = 9,682.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,639.36/24,342.64 = 9,682.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,639.36x = 24,342.64 × 9,682.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,639.36x = 235,694,203.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,694,203.83/17,639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,361.83

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