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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,710.93, 24,441.04 and 9,644.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,710.93, 24,441.04 and 9,644.46 is: 13,309.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,710.93 : 24,441.04 = 9,644.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,710.93/24,441.04 = 9,644.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,710.93x = 24,441.04 × 9,644.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,710.93x = 235,720,632.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,720,632.64/17,710.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,309.33

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