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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.72, 24,287.62 and 9,641.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.72, 24,287.62 and 9,641.97 is: 13,305.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.72 : 24,287.62 = 9,641.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.72/24,287.62 = 9,641.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.72x = 24,287.62 × 9,641.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.72x = 234,180,479.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,180,479.31/17,599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,305.92

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