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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.06, 24,281.19 and 9,637.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.06, 24,281.19 and 9,637.57 is: 13,299.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.06 : 24,281.19 = 9,637.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.06/24,281.19 = 9,637.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.06x = 24,281.19 × 9,637.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.06x = 234,011,762.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,011,762.26/17,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.85

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