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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.19, 24,297.11 and 9,648.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.19, 24,297.11 and 9,648.92 is: 13,315.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.19 : 24,297.11 = 9,648.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.19/24,297.11 = 9,648.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.19x = 24,297.11 × 9,648.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.19x = 234,440,700.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,440,700.89/17,606.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,315.81

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