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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.42, 24,298.92 and 9,649.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.42, 24,298.92 and 9,649.49 is: 13,316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.42 : 24,298.92 = 9,649.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.42/24,298.92 = 9,649.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.42x = 24,298.92 × 9,649.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.42x = 234,472,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,472,064.06/17,607.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,316.66

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