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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.15, 24,293.28 and 9,646.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.15, 24,293.28 and 9,646.30 is: 13,311.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.15 : 24,293.28 = 9,646.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.15/24,293.28 = 9,646.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.15x = 24,293.28 × 9,646.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.15x = 234,340,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,340,266.86/17,604.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,311.65

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