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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,602.70, 24,291.74 and 9,644.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,602.70, 24,291.74 and 9,644.92 is: 13,310.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,602.70 : 24,291.74 = 9,644.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,602.70/24,291.74 = 9,644.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,602.70x = 24,291.74 × 9,644.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,602.70x = 234,291,951.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,291,951.69/17,602.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,310.00

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