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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.93, 24,287.37 and 9,641.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.93, 24,287.37 and 9,641.99 is: 13,305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.93 : 24,287.37 = 9,641.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.93/24,287.37 = 9,641.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.93x = 24,287.37 × 9,641.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.93x = 234,178,578.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,178,578.67/17,599.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,305.65

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