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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.69, 24,295.04 and 9,646.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.69, 24,295.04 and 9,646.87 is: 13,312.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.69 : 24,295.04 = 9,646.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.69/24,295.04 = 9,646.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.69x = 24,295.04 × 9,646.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.69x = 234,371,133.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,371,133.61/17,604.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.99

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