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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,594.95, 24,281.02 and 9,637.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,594.95, 24,281.02 and 9,637.19 is: 13,299.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,594.95 : 24,281.02 = 9,637.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,594.95/24,281.02 = 9,637.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,594.95x = 24,281.02 × 9,637.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,594.95x = 234,000,803.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,000,803.13/17,594.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.32

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