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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.75, 24,294.57 and 9,647.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.75, 24,294.57 and 9,647.01 is: 13,312.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.75 : 24,294.57 = 9,647.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.75/24,294.57 = 9,647.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.75x = 24,294.57 × 9,647.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.75x = 234,369,959.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,369,959.74/17,604.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.88

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