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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,596.91, 24,283.74 and 9,639.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,596.91, 24,283.74 and 9,639.26 is: 13,302.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,596.91 : 24,283.74 = 9,639.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,596.91/24,283.74 = 9,639.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,596.91x = 24,283.74 × 9,639.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,596.91x = 234,077,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,077,235.44/17,596.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,302.18

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