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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,640.47, 24,343.83 and 9,682.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,640.47, 24,343.83 and 9,682.67 is: 13,362.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,640.47 : 24,343.83 = 9,682.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,640.47/24,343.83 = 9,682.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,640.47x = 24,343.83 × 9,682.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,640.47x = 235,713,150.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,713,150.71/17,640.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,362.07

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