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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,597.59, 24,285.24 and 9,640.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,597.59, 24,285.24 and 9,640.24 is: 13,303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,597.59 : 24,285.24 = 9,640.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,597.59/24,285.24 = 9,640.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,597.59x = 24,285.24 × 9,640.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,597.59x = 234,115,542.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,115,542.06/17,597.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,303.84

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