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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.48, 24,281.84 and 9,637.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.48, 24,281.84 and 9,637.64 is: 13,299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.48 : 24,281.84 = 9,637.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.48/24,281.84 = 9,637.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.48x = 24,281.84 × 9,637.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.48x = 234,019,462.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,019,462.86/17,595.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.98

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