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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.97, 24,296.36 and 9,647.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.97, 24,296.36 and 9,647.91 is: 13,313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.97 : 24,296.36 = 9,647.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.97/24,296.36 = 9,647.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.97x = 24,296.36 × 9,647.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.97x = 234,409,046.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,409,046.37/17,606.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.42

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