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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.61, 24,298.50 and 9,650.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.61, 24,298.50 and 9,650.02 is: 13,317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.61 : 24,298.50 = 9,650.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.61/24,298.50 = 9,650.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.61x = 24,298.50 × 9,650.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.61x = 234,481,010.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,481,010.97/17,607.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,317.03

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