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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.88, 24,295.20 and 9,647.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.88, 24,295.20 and 9,647.68 is: 13,314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.88 : 24,295.20 = 9,647.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.88/24,295.20 = 9,647.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.88x = 24,295.20 × 9,647.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.88x = 234,392,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,392,315.14/17,604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,314.05

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