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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.36, 24,294.26 and 9,646.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.36, 24,294.26 and 9,646.44 is: 13,312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.36 : 24,294.26 = 9,646.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.36/24,294.26 = 9,646.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.36x = 24,294.26 × 9,646.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.36x = 234,353,121.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,353,121.43/17,604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.22

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