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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,602.07, 24,289.92 and 9,644.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,602.07, 24,289.92 and 9,644.13 is: 13,308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,602.07 : 24,289.92 = 9,644.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,602.07/24,289.92 = 9,644.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,602.07x = 24,289.92 × 9,644.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,602.07x = 234,255,146.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,255,146.17/17,602.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,308.39

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