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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,605.27, 24,295.87 and 9,647.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,605.27, 24,295.87 and 9,647.43 is: 13,313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,605.27 : 24,295.87 = 9,647.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,605.27/24,295.87 = 9,647.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,605.27x = 24,295.87 × 9,647.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,605.27x = 234,392,571.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,392,571.80/17,605.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.77

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