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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,596.59, 24,283.44 and 9,639.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,596.59, 24,283.44 and 9,639.56 is: 13,302.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,596.59 : 24,283.44 = 9,639.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,596.59/24,283.44 = 9,639.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,596.59x = 24,283.44 × 9,639.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,596.59x = 234,081,555.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,081,555.47/17,596.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,302.67

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