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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.92, 24,297.64 and 9,649.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.92, 24,297.64 and 9,649.28 is: 13,316.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.92 : 24,297.64 = 9,649.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.92/24,297.64 = 9,649.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.92x = 24,297.64 × 9,649.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.92x = 234,454,731.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,454,731.70/17,606.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,316.06

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