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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.98, 24,295.17 and 9,646.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.98, 24,295.17 and 9,646.70 is: 13,312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.98 : 24,295.17 = 9,646.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.98/24,295.17 = 9,646.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.98x = 24,295.17 × 9,646.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.98x = 234,368,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,368,131.14/17,604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.61

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