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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.79, 24,282.14 and 9,637.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.79, 24,282.14 and 9,637.94 is: 13,300.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.79 : 24,282.14 = 9,637.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.79/24,282.14 = 9,637.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.79x = 24,282.14 × 9,637.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.79x = 234,029,820.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,029,820.91/17,595.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,300.33

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