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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,598.63, 24,286.10 and 9,640.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,598.63, 24,286.10 and 9,640.88 is: 13,304.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,598.63 : 24,286.10 = 9,640.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,598.63/24,286.10 = 9,640.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,598.63x = 24,286.10 × 9,640.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,598.63x = 234,139,460.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,139,460.59/17,598.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,304.42

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