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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.08, 24,281.21 and 9,637.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.08, 24,281.21 and 9,637.32 is: 13,299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.08 : 24,281.21 = 9,637.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.08/24,281.21 = 9,637.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.08x = 24,281.21 × 9,637.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.08x = 234,005,742.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,005,742.57/17,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.50

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