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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.63, 24,282.18 and 9,638.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.63, 24,282.18 and 9,638.19 is: 13,300.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.63 : 24,282.18 = 9,638.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.63/24,282.18 = 9,638.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.63x = 24,282.18 × 9,638.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.63x = 234,036,264.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,036,264.45/17,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,300.82

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