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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.02, 24,274.23 and 9,632.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.02, 24,274.23 and 9,632.74 is: 13,293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.02 : 24,274.23 = 9,632.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.02/24,274.23 = 9,632.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.02x = 24,274.23 × 9,632.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.02x = 233,827,346.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,827,346.29/17,590.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.18

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