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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,600.85, 24,289.61 and 9,643.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,600.85, 24,289.61 and 9,643.08 is: 13,307.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,600.85 : 24,289.61 = 9,643.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,600.85/24,289.61 = 9,643.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,600.85x = 24,289.61 × 9,643.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,600.85x = 234,226,604.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,226,604.18/17,600.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,307.69

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