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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,692.76, 24,415.82 and 9,626.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,692.76, 24,415.82 and 9,626.66 is: 13,284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,692.76 : 24,415.82 = 9,626.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,692.76/24,415.82 = 9,626.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,692.76x = 24,415.82 × 9,626.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,692.76x = 235,042,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,042,755.21/17,692.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.68

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