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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.62, 24,287.27 and 9,533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.62, 24,287.27 and 9,533.12 is: 13,155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.62 : 24,287.27 = 9,533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.62/24,287.27 = 9,533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.62x = 24,287.27 × 9,533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.62x = 231,533,480.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,533,480.52/17,599.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,155.60

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