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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,639.68, 24,343.38 and 9,682.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,639.68, 24,343.38 and 9,682.12 is: 13,361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,639.68 : 24,343.38 = 9,682.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,639.68/24,343.38 = 9,682.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,639.68x = 24,343.38 × 9,682.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,639.68x = 235,695,526.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,695,526.37/17,639.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,361.67

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