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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,598.93, 24,285.90 and 9,641.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,598.93, 24,285.90 and 9,641.08 is: 13,304.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,598.93 : 24,285.90 = 9,641.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,598.93/24,285.90 = 9,641.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,598.93x = 24,285.90 × 9,641.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,598.93x = 234,142,304.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,142,304.77/17,598.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,304.35

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