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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,602.22, 24,291.18 and 9,644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,602.22, 24,291.18 and 9,644.48 is: 13,309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,602.22 : 24,291.18 = 9,644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,602.22/24,291.18 = 9,644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,602.22x = 24,291.18 × 9,644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,602.22x = 234,275,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,275,799.69/17,602.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,309.45

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