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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.97, 24,297.39 and 9,648.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.97, 24,297.39 and 9,648.99 is: 13,315.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.97 : 24,297.39 = 9,648.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.97/24,297.39 = 9,648.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.97x = 24,297.39 × 9,648.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.97x = 234,445,273.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,445,273.14/17,606.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,315.48

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