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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,594.98, 24,281.15 and 9,637.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,594.98, 24,281.15 and 9,637.14 is: 13,299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,594.98 : 24,281.15 = 9,637.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,594.98/24,281.15 = 9,637.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,594.98x = 24,281.15 × 9,637.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,594.98x = 234,000,841.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,000,841.91/17,594.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.30

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