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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.63, 24,290.46 and 9,644.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.63, 24,290.46 and 9,644.19 is: 13,309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.63 : 24,290.46 = 9,644.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.63/24,290.46 = 9,644.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.63x = 24,290.46 × 9,644.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.63x = 234,261,811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,261,811.43/17,601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,309.10

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