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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,603.69, 24,292.78 and 9,645.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,603.69, 24,292.78 and 9,645.84 is: 13,311.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,603.69 : 24,292.78 = 9,645.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,603.69/24,292.78 = 9,645.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,603.69x = 24,292.78 × 9,645.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,603.69x = 234,324,244.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,324,244.92/17,603.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,311.09

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