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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.68, 24,297.60 and 9,648.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.68, 24,297.60 and 9,648.32 is: 13,314.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.68 : 24,297.60 = 9,648.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.68/24,297.60 = 9,648.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.68x = 24,297.60 × 9,648.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.68x = 234,431,020.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,431,020.03/17,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,314.13

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