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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.70, 24,280.96 and 9,637.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.70, 24,280.96 and 9,637.45 is: 13,299.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.70 : 24,280.96 = 9,637.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.70/24,280.96 = 9,637.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.70x = 24,280.96 × 9,637.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.70x = 234,006,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,006,537.95/17,595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,299.08

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