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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,598.68, 24,285.52 and 9,640.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,598.68, 24,285.52 and 9,640.98 is: 13,304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,598.68 : 24,285.52 = 9,640.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,598.68/24,285.52 = 9,640.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,598.68x = 24,285.52 × 9,640.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,598.68x = 234,136,212.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,136,212.61/17,598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,304.19

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