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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.70, 24,294.34 and 9,646.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.70, 24,294.34 and 9,646.90 is: 13,312.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.70 : 24,294.34 = 9,646.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.70/24,294.34 = 9,646.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.70x = 24,294.34 × 9,646.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.70x = 234,365,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,365,068.55/17,604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.64

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