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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.94, 24,295.38 and 9,647.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.94, 24,295.38 and 9,647.67 is: 13,314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.94 : 24,295.38 = 9,647.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.94/24,295.38 = 9,647.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.94x = 24,295.38 × 9,647.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.94x = 234,393,808.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,393,808.76/17,604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,314.09

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