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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,605.66, 24,295.89 and 9,539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,605.66, 24,295.89 and 9,539.34 is: 13,164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,605.66 : 24,295.89 = 9,539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,605.66/24,295.89 = 9,539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,605.66x = 24,295.89 × 9,539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,605.66x = 231,766,637.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,766,637.46/17,605.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,164.32

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