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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,598.22, 24,284.28 and 9,639.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,598.22, 24,284.28 and 9,639.16 is: 13,301.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,598.22 : 24,284.28 = 9,639.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,598.22/24,284.28 = 9,639.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,598.22x = 24,284.28 × 9,639.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,598.22x = 234,080,060.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,080,060.40/17,598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,301.35

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