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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,644.88, 24,349.74 and 9,686.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,644.88, 24,349.74 and 9,686.93 is: 13,367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,644.88 : 24,349.74 = 9,686.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,644.88/24,349.74 = 9,686.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,644.88x = 24,349.74 × 9,686.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,644.88x = 235,874,105.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,874,105.15/17,644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,367.85

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