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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.69, 24,299.18 and 9,650.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.69, 24,299.18 and 9,650.42 is: 13,317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.69 : 24,299.18 = 9,650.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.69/24,299.18 = 9,650.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.69x = 24,299.18 × 9,650.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.69x = 234,497,122.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,497,122.91/17,607.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,317.88

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