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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.09, 24,290.09 and 9,643.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.09, 24,290.09 and 9,643.33 is: 13,308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.09 : 24,290.09 = 9,643.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.09/24,290.09 = 9,643.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.09x = 24,290.09 × 9,643.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.09x = 234,237,353.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,237,353.60/17,601.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,308.12

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