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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,605.44, 24,295.59 and 9,647.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,605.44, 24,295.59 and 9,647.73 is: 13,313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,605.44 : 24,295.59 = 9,647.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,605.44/24,295.59 = 9,647.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,605.44x = 24,295.59 × 9,647.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,605.44x = 234,397,292.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,397,292.51/17,605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.91

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