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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.16, 24,274.32 and 9,632.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.16, 24,274.32 and 9,632.52 is: 13,292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.16 : 24,274.32 = 9,632.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.16/24,274.32 = 9,632.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.16x = 24,274.32 × 9,632.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.16x = 233,822,872.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,822,872.89/17,590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,292.82

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