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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.59, 24,281.88 and 9,637.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.59, 24,281.88 and 9,637.97 is: 13,300.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.59 : 24,281.88 = 9,637.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.59/24,281.88 = 9,637.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.59x = 24,281.88 × 9,637.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.59x = 234,028,030.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,028,030.98/17,595.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,300.38

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