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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,603.77, 24,292.82 and 9,645.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,603.77, 24,292.82 and 9,645.82 is: 13,311.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,603.77 : 24,292.82 = 9,645.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,603.77/24,292.82 = 9,645.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,603.77x = 24,292.82 × 9,645.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,603.77x = 234,324,169.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,324,169.01/17,603.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,311.02

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