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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,605.08, 24,294.86 and 9,647.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,605.08, 24,294.86 and 9,647.28 is: 13,313.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,605.08 : 24,294.86 = 9,647.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,605.08/24,294.86 = 9,647.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,605.08x = 24,294.86 × 9,647.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,605.08x = 234,379,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,379,316.98/17,605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.16

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