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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,597.63, 24,284.94 and 9,640.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,597.63, 24,284.94 and 9,640.19 is: 13,303.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,597.63 : 24,284.94 = 9,640.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,597.63/24,284.94 = 9,640.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,597.63x = 24,284.94 × 9,640.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,597.63x = 234,111,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,111,435.74/17,597.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,303.58

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