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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.90, 24,287.66 and 9,533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.90, 24,287.66 and 9,533.40 is: 13,155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.90 : 24,287.66 = 9,533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.90/24,287.66 = 9,533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.90x = 24,287.66 × 9,533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.90x = 231,543,965.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,543,965.93/17,599.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,155.98

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