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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,602.43, 24,290.73 and 9,644.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,602.43, 24,290.73 and 9,644.58 is: 13,309.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,602.43 : 24,290.73 = 9,644.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,602.43/24,290.73 = 9,644.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,602.43x = 24,290.73 × 9,644.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,602.43x = 234,273,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,273,888.74/17,602.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,309.18

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