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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.06, 24,297.93 and 9,649.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.06, 24,297.93 and 9,649.11 is: 13,315.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.06 : 24,297.93 = 9,649.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.06/24,297.93 = 9,649.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.06x = 24,297.93 × 9,649.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.06x = 234,453,375.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,453,375.22/17,607.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,315.88

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