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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.02, 24,297.30 and 9,649.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.02, 24,297.30 and 9,649.08 is: 13,315.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.02 : 24,297.30 = 9,649.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.02/24,297.30 = 9,649.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.02x = 24,297.30 × 9,649.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.02x = 234,446,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,446,591.48/17,607.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,315.52

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