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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.62, 24,294.18 and 9,538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.62, 24,294.18 and 9,538.12 is: 13,162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.62 : 24,294.18 = 9,538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.62/24,294.18 = 9,538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.62x = 24,294.18 × 9,538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.62x = 231,720,804.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,720,804.14/17,604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,162.50

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