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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,605.33, 24,295.68 and 9,647.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,605.33, 24,295.68 and 9,647.51 is: 13,313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,605.33 : 24,295.68 = 9,647.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,605.33/24,295.68 = 9,647.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,605.33x = 24,295.68 × 9,647.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,605.33x = 234,392,694.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,392,694.28/17,605.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.73

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