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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.90, 24,299.51 and 9,650.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.90, 24,299.51 and 9,650.06 is: 13,317.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.90 : 24,299.51 = 9,650.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.90/24,299.51 = 9,650.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.90x = 24,299.51 × 9,650.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.90x = 234,491,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,491,559.72/17,607.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,317.41

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