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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,640.62, 24,344.34 and 9,683.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,640.62, 24,344.34 and 9,683.58 is: 13,363.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,640.62 : 24,344.34 = 9,683.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,640.62/24,344.34 = 9,683.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,640.62x = 24,344.34 × 9,683.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,640.62x = 235,740,363.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,740,363.94/17,640.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,363.50

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