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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,589.59, 24,273.62 and 9,631.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,589.59, 24,273.62 and 9,631.97 is: 13,292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,589.59 : 24,273.62 = 9,631.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,589.59/24,273.62 = 9,631.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,589.59x = 24,273.62 × 9,631.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,589.59x = 233,802,779.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,802,779.63/17,589.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,292.11

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