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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.70, 24,298.02 and 9,649.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.70, 24,298.02 and 9,649.50 is: 13,316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.70 : 24,298.02 = 9,649.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.70/24,298.02 = 9,649.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.70x = 24,298.02 × 9,649.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.70x = 234,463,743.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,463,743.99/17,606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,316.73

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