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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.22, 24,281.68 and 9,637.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.22, 24,281.68 and 9,637.30 is: 13,299.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.22 : 24,281.68 = 9,637.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.22/24,281.68 = 9,637.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.22x = 24,281.68 × 9,637.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.22x = 234,009,834.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,009,834.66/17,595.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.63

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