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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.36, 24,298.16 and 9,649.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.36, 24,298.16 and 9,649.77 is: 13,316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.36 : 24,298.16 = 9,649.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.36/24,298.16 = 9,649.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.36x = 24,298.16 × 9,649.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.36x = 234,471,607.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,471,607.17/17,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,316.68

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