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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,597.97, 24,283.94 and 9,638.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,597.97, 24,283.94 and 9,638.91 is: 13,301.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,597.97 : 24,283.94 = 9,638.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,597.97/24,283.94 = 9,638.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,597.97x = 24,283.94 × 9,638.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,597.97x = 234,070,663.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,070,663.91/17,597.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,301.00

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