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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,600.43, 24,287.97 and 9,642.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,600.43, 24,287.97 and 9,642.58 is: 13,306.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,600.43 : 24,287.97 = 9,642.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,600.43/24,287.97 = 9,642.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,600.43x = 24,287.97 × 9,642.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,600.43x = 234,198,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,198,693.76/17,600.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,306.42

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