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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,589.64, 24,273.72 and 9,632.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,589.64, 24,273.72 and 9,632.36 is: 13,292.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,589.64 : 24,273.72 = 9,632.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,589.64/24,273.72 = 9,632.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,589.64x = 24,273.72 × 9,632.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,589.64x = 233,813,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,813,209.58/17,589.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,292.67

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