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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,594.87, 24,281.51 and 9,637.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,594.87, 24,281.51 and 9,637.54 is: 13,300.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,594.87 : 24,281.51 = 9,637.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,594.87/24,281.51 = 9,637.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,594.87x = 24,281.51 × 9,637.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,594.87x = 234,013,914.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,013,914.99/17,594.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,300.13

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