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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.76, 24,298.03 and 9,649.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.76, 24,298.03 and 9,649.27 is: 13,316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.76 : 24,298.03 = 9,649.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.76/24,298.03 = 9,649.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.76x = 24,298.03 × 9,649.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.76x = 234,458,251.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,458,251.94/17,606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,316.38

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