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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.22, 24,287.19 and 9,641.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.22, 24,287.19 and 9,641.42 is: 13,305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.22 : 24,287.19 = 9,641.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.22/24,287.19 = 9,641.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.22x = 24,287.19 × 9,641.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.22x = 234,162,999.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,162,999.41/17,599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,305.31

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