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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.78, 24,294.19 and 9,646.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.78, 24,294.19 and 9,646.83 is: 13,312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.78 : 24,294.19 = 9,646.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.78/24,294.19 = 9,646.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.78x = 24,294.19 × 9,646.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.78x = 234,361,920.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,361,920.92/17,604.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.40

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