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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,639.97, 24,343.15 and 9,682.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,639.97, 24,343.15 and 9,682.17 is: 13,361.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,639.97 : 24,343.15 = 9,682.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,639.97/24,343.15 = 9,682.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,639.97x = 24,343.15 × 9,682.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,639.97x = 235,694,516.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,694,516.64/17,639.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,361.39

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