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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,597.64, 24,285.12 and 9,640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,597.64, 24,285.12 and 9,640.20 is: 13,303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,597.64 : 24,285.12 = 9,640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,597.64/24,285.12 = 9,640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,597.64x = 24,285.12 × 9,640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,597.64x = 234,113,413.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,113,413.82/17,597.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,303.68

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