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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,605.78, 24,295.57 and 9,647.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,605.78, 24,295.57 and 9,647.83 is: 13,313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,605.78 : 24,295.57 = 9,647.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,605.78/24,295.57 = 9,647.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,605.78x = 24,295.57 × 9,647.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,605.78x = 234,399,529.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,399,529.11/17,605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.78

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