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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.62, 24,282.54 and 9,638.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.62, 24,282.54 and 9,638.29 is: 13,301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.62 : 24,282.54 = 9,638.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.62/24,282.54 = 9,638.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.62x = 24,282.54 × 9,638.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.62x = 234,042,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,042,101.75/17,595.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,301.16

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