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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.66, 24,294.70 and 9,647.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.66, 24,294.70 and 9,647.64 is: 13,313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.66 : 24,294.70 = 9,647.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.66/24,294.70 = 9,647.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.66x = 24,294.70 × 9,647.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.66x = 234,386,519.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,386,519.51/17,604.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.89

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