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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.73, 24,298.70 and 9,649.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.73, 24,298.70 and 9,649.79 is: 13,316.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.73 : 24,298.70 = 9,649.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.73/24,298.70 = 9,649.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.73x = 24,298.70 × 9,649.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.73x = 234,477,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,477,376.40/17,607.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,316.73

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