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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,605.98, 24,296.44 and 9,648.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,605.98, 24,296.44 and 9,648.03 is: 13,314.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,605.98 : 24,296.44 = 9,648.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,605.98/24,296.44 = 9,648.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,605.98x = 24,296.44 × 9,648.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,605.98x = 234,412,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,412,812.38/17,605.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,314.39

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