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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,639.96, 24,343.34 and 9,682.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,639.96, 24,343.34 and 9,682.02 is: 13,361.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,639.96 : 24,343.34 = 9,682.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,639.96/24,343.34 = 9,682.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,639.96x = 24,343.34 × 9,682.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,639.96x = 235,692,656.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,692,656.34/17,639.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,361.30

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