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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.55, 24,281.87 and 9,637.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.55, 24,281.87 and 9,637.91 is: 13,300.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.55 : 24,281.87 = 9,637.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.55/24,281.87 = 9,637.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.55x = 24,281.87 × 9,637.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.55x = 234,026,465.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,026,465.64/17,595.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,300.32

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