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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607, 24,297.44 and 9,649.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607, 24,297.44 and 9,649.12 is: 13,315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607 : 24,297.44 = 9,649.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607/24,297.44 = 9,649.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607x = 24,297.44 × 9,649.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607x = 234,448,914.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,448,914.25/17,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,315.67

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