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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.07, 24,293.61 and 9,646.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.07, 24,293.61 and 9,646.58 is: 13,312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.07 : 24,293.61 = 9,646.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.07/24,293.61 = 9,646.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.07x = 24,293.61 × 9,646.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.07x = 234,350,252.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,350,252.35/17,604.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.28

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