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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.76, 24,281.94 and 9,637.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.76, 24,281.94 and 9,637.88 is: 13,300.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.76 : 24,281.94 = 9,637.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.76/24,281.94 = 9,637.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.76x = 24,281.94 × 9,637.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.76x = 234,026,423.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,026,423.89/17,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,300.16

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