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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,597.81, 24,284.97 and 9,640.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,597.81, 24,284.97 and 9,640.02 is: 13,303.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,597.81 : 24,284.97 = 9,640.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,597.81/24,284.97 = 9,640.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,597.81x = 24,284.97 × 9,640.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,597.81x = 234,107,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,107,596.50/17,597.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,303.23

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