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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,692.63, 24,415.65 and 9,626.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,692.63, 24,415.65 and 9,626.53 is: 13,284.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,692.63 : 24,415.65 = 9,626.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,692.63/24,415.65 = 9,626.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,692.63x = 24,415.65 × 9,626.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,692.63x = 235,037,987.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,037,987.19/17,692.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.51

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