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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,643.58, 24,348.47 and 9,686.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,643.58, 24,348.47 and 9,686.09 is: 13,366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,643.58 : 24,348.47 = 9,686.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,643.58/24,348.47 = 9,686.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,643.58x = 24,348.47 × 9,686.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,643.58x = 235,841,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,841,347.26/17,643.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,366.98

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