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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.32, 24,274.65 and 9,633.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.32, 24,274.65 and 9,633.06 is: 13,293.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.32 : 24,274.65 = 9,633.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.32/24,274.65 = 9,633.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.32x = 24,274.65 × 9,633.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.32x = 233,839,159.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,839,159.93/17,590.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.63

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