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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.30, 24,293.40 and 9,646.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.30, 24,293.40 and 9,646.26 is: 13,311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.30 : 24,293.40 = 9,646.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.30/24,293.40 = 9,646.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.30x = 24,293.40 × 9,646.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.30x = 234,340,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,340,452.68/17,604.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,311.55

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