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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.94, 24,298.14 and 9,649.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.94, 24,298.14 and 9,649.91 is: 13,317.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.94 : 24,298.14 = 9,649.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.94/24,298.14 = 9,649.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.94x = 24,298.14 × 9,649.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.94x = 234,474,852.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,474,852.05/17,606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,317.18

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