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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.30, 24,289.79 and 9,643.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.30, 24,289.79 and 9,643.73 is: 13,308.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.30 : 24,289.79 = 9,643.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.30/24,289.79 = 9,643.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.30x = 24,289.79 × 9,643.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.30x = 234,244,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,244,006.85/17,601.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,308.34

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