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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,598.22, 24,285.81 and 9,640.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,598.22, 24,285.81 and 9,640.42 is: 13,303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,598.22 : 24,285.81 = 9,640.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,598.22/24,285.81 = 9,640.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,598.22x = 24,285.81 × 9,640.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,598.22x = 234,125,408.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,125,408.44/17,598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,303.93

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