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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.09, 24,289.65 and 9,644.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.09, 24,289.65 and 9,644.06 is: 13,308.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.09 : 24,289.65 = 9,644.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.09/24,289.65 = 9,644.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.09x = 24,289.65 × 9,644.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.09x = 234,250,720.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,250,720.53/17,601.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,308.88

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