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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.20, 24,274.30 and 9,632.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.20, 24,274.30 and 9,632.54 is: 13,292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.20 : 24,274.30 = 9,632.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.20/24,274.30 = 9,632.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.20x = 24,274.30 × 9,632.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.20x = 233,823,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,823,165.72/17,590.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,292.81

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