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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.92, 24,271.66 and 9,631.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.92, 24,271.66 and 9,631.16 is: 13,290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.92 : 24,271.66 = 9,631.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.92/24,271.66 = 9,631.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.92x = 24,271.66 × 9,631.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.92x = 233,764,240.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,764,240.93/17,588.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.43

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