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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.44, 24,294.69 and 9,647.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.44, 24,294.69 and 9,647.17 is: 13,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.44 : 24,294.69 = 9,647.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.44/24,294.69 = 9,647.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.44x = 24,294.69 × 9,647.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.44x = 234,374,834.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,374,834.82/17,604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.40

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