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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,605.56, 24,295.28 and 9,647.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,605.56, 24,295.28 and 9,647.58 is: 13,313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,605.56 : 24,295.28 = 9,647.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,605.56/24,295.28 = 9,647.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,605.56x = 24,295.28 × 9,647.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,605.56x = 234,390,657.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,390,657.42/17,605.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.45

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