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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.63, 24,281.57 and 9,637.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.63, 24,281.57 and 9,637.68 is: 13,299.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.63 : 24,281.57 = 9,637.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.63/24,281.57 = 9,637.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.63x = 24,281.57 × 9,637.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.63x = 234,018,116.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,018,116.71/17,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.79

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