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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,605.74, 24,295.79 and 9,647.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,605.74, 24,295.79 and 9,647.95 is: 13,314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,605.74 : 24,295.79 = 9,647.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,605.74/24,295.79 = 9,647.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,605.74x = 24,295.79 × 9,647.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,605.74x = 234,404,458.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,404,458.15/17,605.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,314.09

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