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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.86, 24,298.88 and 9,649.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.86, 24,298.88 and 9,649.92 is: 13,316.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.86 : 24,298.88 = 9,649.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.86/24,298.88 = 9,649.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.86x = 24,298.88 × 9,649.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.86x = 234,482,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,482,248.09/17,607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,316.91

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