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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,605.05, 24,294.42 and 9,647.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,605.05, 24,294.42 and 9,647.13 is: 13,312.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,605.05 : 24,294.42 = 9,647.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,605.05/24,294.42 = 9,647.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,605.05x = 24,294.42 × 9,647.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,605.05x = 234,371,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,371,428.01/17,605.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.74

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