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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,644.06, 24,349.06 and 9,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,644.06, 24,349.06 and 9,687 is: 13,368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,644.06 : 24,349.06 = 9,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,644.06/24,349.06 = 9,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,644.06x = 24,349.06 × 9,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,644.06x = 235,869,344.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,869,344.22/17,644.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,368.20

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