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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,602.26, 24,290.91 and 9,644.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,602.26, 24,290.91 and 9,644.37 is: 13,309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,602.26 : 24,290.91 = 9,644.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,602.26/24,290.91 = 9,644.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,602.26x = 24,290.91 × 9,644.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,602.26x = 234,270,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,270,523.68/17,602.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,309.12

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