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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.53, 24,293.85 and 9,646.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.53, 24,293.85 and 9,646.58 is: 13,312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.53 : 24,293.85 = 9,646.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.53/24,293.85 = 9,646.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.53x = 24,293.85 × 9,646.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.53x = 234,352,446.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,352,446.06/17,604.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.06

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