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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.46, 24,272.34 and 9,631.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.46, 24,272.34 and 9,631.02 is: 13,290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.46 : 24,272.34 = 9,631.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.46/24,272.34 = 9,631.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.46x = 24,272.34 × 9,631.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.46x = 233,767,391.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,767,391.99/17,588.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.95

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