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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,597.93, 24,285.02 and 9,640.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,597.93, 24,285.02 and 9,640.08 is: 13,303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,597.93 : 24,285.02 = 9,640.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,597.93/24,285.02 = 9,640.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,597.93x = 24,285.02 × 9,640.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,597.93x = 234,109,487.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,109,487.40/17,597.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,303.24

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