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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.97, 24,300.48 and 9,650.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.97, 24,300.48 and 9,650.91 is: 13,317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.97 : 24,300.48 = 9,650.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.97/24,300.48 = 9,650.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.97x = 24,300.48 × 9,650.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.97x = 234,521,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,521,745.44/17,609.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,317.56

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