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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,589.03, 24,272.77 and 9,631.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,589.03, 24,272.77 and 9,631.11 is: 13,290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,589.03 : 24,272.77 = 9,631.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,589.03/24,272.77 = 9,631.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,589.03x = 24,272.77 × 9,631.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,589.03x = 233,773,717.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,773,717.87/17,589.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.88

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