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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,605.30, 24,295.62 and 9,646.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,605.30, 24,295.62 and 9,646.99 is: 13,313.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,605.30 : 24,295.62 = 9,646.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,605.30/24,295.62 = 9,646.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,605.30x = 24,295.62 × 9,646.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,605.30x = 234,379,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,379,603.18/17,605.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.01

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