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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,598.49, 24,285.96 and 9,640.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,598.49, 24,285.96 and 9,640.71 is: 13,304.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,598.49 : 24,285.96 = 9,640.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,598.49/24,285.96 = 9,640.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,598.49x = 24,285.96 × 9,640.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,598.49x = 234,133,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,133,952.35/17,598.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,304.21

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