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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,600.95, 24,289.43 and 9,643.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,600.95, 24,289.43 and 9,643.51 is: 13,308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,600.95 : 24,289.43 = 9,643.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,600.95/24,289.43 = 9,643.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,600.95x = 24,289.43 × 9,643.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,600.95x = 234,235,361.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,235,361.10/17,600.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,308.11

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