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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,642.31, 24,347.25 and 9,684.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,642.31, 24,347.25 and 9,684.45 is: 13,365.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,642.31 : 24,347.25 = 9,684.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,642.31/24,347.25 = 9,684.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,642.31x = 24,347.25 × 9,684.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,642.31x = 235,789,725.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,789,725.26/17,642.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,365.01

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