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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.08, 24,286.80 and 9,641.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.08, 24,286.80 and 9,641.34 is: 13,305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.08 : 24,286.80 = 9,641.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.08/24,286.80 = 9,641.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.08x = 24,286.80 × 9,641.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.08x = 234,157,296.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,157,296.31/17,599.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,305.09

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