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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.23, 24,273.41 and 9,632.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.23, 24,273.41 and 9,632.55 is: 13,292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.23 : 24,273.41 = 9,632.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.23/24,273.41 = 9,632.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.23x = 24,273.41 × 9,632.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.23x = 233,814,787.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,814,787.33/17,590.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,292.31

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