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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.62, 24,297.14 and 9,649.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.62, 24,297.14 and 9,649.16 is: 13,315.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.62 : 24,297.14 = 9,649.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.62/24,297.14 = 9,649.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.62x = 24,297.14 × 9,649.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.62x = 234,446,991.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,446,991.40/17,606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,315.84

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