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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.14, 24,285.90 and 9,639.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.14, 24,285.90 and 9,639.82 is: 13,302.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.14 : 24,285.90 = 9,639.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.14/24,285.90 = 9,639.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.14x = 24,285.90 × 9,639.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.14x = 234,111,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,111,704.54/17,599.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,302.45

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