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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,589.77, 24,273.88 and 9,632.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,589.77, 24,273.88 and 9,632.48 is: 13,292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,589.77 : 24,273.88 = 9,632.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,589.77/24,273.88 = 9,632.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,589.77x = 24,273.88 × 9,632.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,589.77x = 233,817,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,817,663.62/17,589.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,292.82

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