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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,603.68, 24,292.08 and 9,644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,603.68, 24,292.08 and 9,644.32 is: 13,308.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,603.68 : 24,292.08 = 9,644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,603.68/24,292.08 = 9,644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,603.68x = 24,292.08 × 9,644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,603.68x = 234,280,592.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,280,592.99/17,603.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,308.61

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