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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.23, 24,288.99 and 9,643.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.23, 24,288.99 and 9,643.28 is: 13,307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.23 : 24,288.99 = 9,643.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.23/24,288.99 = 9,643.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.23x = 24,288.99 × 9,643.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.23x = 234,225,531.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,225,531.49/17,601.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,307.34

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