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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.78, 24,298.74 and 9,649.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.78, 24,298.74 and 9,649.98 is: 13,316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.78 : 24,298.74 = 9,649.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.78/24,298.74 = 9,649.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.78x = 24,298.74 × 9,649.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.78x = 234,482,355.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,482,355.03/17,607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,316.97

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