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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,605.63, 24,295.79 and 9,648.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,605.63, 24,295.79 and 9,648.14 is: 13,314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,605.63 : 24,295.79 = 9,648.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,605.63/24,295.79 = 9,648.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,605.63x = 24,295.79 × 9,648.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,605.63x = 234,409,135.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,409,135.09/17,605.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,314.45

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