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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.97, 24,298.85 and 9,650.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.97, 24,298.85 and 9,650.17 is: 13,317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.97 : 24,298.85 = 9,650.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.97/24,298.85 = 9,650.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.97x = 24,298.85 × 9,650.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.97x = 234,488,033.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,488,033.30/17,607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,317.16

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