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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.88, 24,297.96 and 9,649.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.88, 24,297.96 and 9,649.68 is: 13,316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.88 : 24,297.96 = 9,649.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.88/24,297.96 = 9,649.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.88x = 24,297.96 × 9,649.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.88x = 234,467,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,467,538.65/17,606.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,316.81

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