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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.63, 24,384.27 and 9,603.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.63, 24,384.27 and 9,603.28 is: 13,252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.63 : 24,384.27 = 9,603.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.63/24,384.27 = 9,603.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.63x = 24,384.27 × 9,603.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.63x = 234,168,972.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,168,972.41/17,669.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,252.63

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