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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,596.63, 24,283.56 and 9,639.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,596.63, 24,283.56 and 9,639.19 is: 13,302.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,596.63 : 24,283.56 = 9,639.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,596.63/24,283.56 = 9,639.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,596.63x = 24,283.56 × 9,639.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,596.63x = 234,073,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,073,848.72/17,596.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,302.20

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