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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.30, 24,281.53 and 9,637.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.30, 24,281.53 and 9,637.66 is: 13,299.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.30 : 24,281.53 = 9,637.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.30/24,281.53 = 9,637.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.30x = 24,281.53 × 9,637.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.30x = 234,017,082.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,017,082.23/17,595.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.97

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