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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.22, 24,296.70 and 9,648.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.22, 24,296.70 and 9,648.48 is: 13,314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.22 : 24,296.70 = 9,648.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.22/24,296.70 = 9,648.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.22x = 24,296.70 × 9,648.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.22x = 234,426,224.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,426,224.02/17,606.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,314.97

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