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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,644.98, 24,349.92 and 9,687.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,644.98, 24,349.92 and 9,687.54 is: 13,368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,644.98 : 24,349.92 = 9,687.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,644.98/24,349.92 = 9,687.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,644.98x = 24,349.92 × 9,687.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,644.98x = 235,890,824.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,890,824.00/17,644.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,368.72

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