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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,644.62, 24,349.98 and 9,686.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,644.62, 24,349.98 and 9,686.98 is: 13,368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,644.62 : 24,349.98 = 9,686.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,644.62/24,349.98 = 9,686.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,644.62x = 24,349.98 × 9,686.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,644.62x = 235,877,769.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,877,769.26/17,644.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,368.25

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