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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.09, 24,281.22 and 9,637.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.09, 24,281.22 and 9,637.33 is: 13,299.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.09 : 24,281.22 = 9,637.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.09/24,281.22 = 9,637.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.09x = 24,281.22 × 9,637.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.09x = 234,006,129.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,006,129.94/17,595.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.51

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