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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,644.38, 24,349.56 and 9,687.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,644.38, 24,349.56 and 9,687.36 is: 13,368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,644.38 : 24,349.56 = 9,687.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,644.38/24,349.56 = 9,687.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,644.38x = 24,349.56 × 9,687.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,644.38x = 235,882,953.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,882,953.56/17,644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,368.73

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