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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.08, 24,274.86 and 9,633.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.08, 24,274.86 and 9,633.06 is: 13,293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.08 : 24,274.86 = 9,633.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.08/24,274.86 = 9,633.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.08x = 24,274.86 × 9,633.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.08x = 233,841,182.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,841,182.87/17,590.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.92

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