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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,644.70, 24,349.73 and 9,687.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,644.70, 24,349.73 and 9,687.44 is: 13,368.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,644.70 : 24,349.73 = 9,687.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,644.70/24,349.73 = 9,687.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,644.70x = 24,349.73 × 9,687.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,644.70x = 235,886,519.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,886,519.59/17,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,368.69

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