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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.33, 24,274.47 and 9,632.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.33, 24,274.47 and 9,632.08 is: 13,292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.33 : 24,274.47 = 9,632.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.33/24,274.47 = 9,632.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.33x = 24,274.47 × 9,632.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.33x = 233,813,576.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,813,576.31/17,590.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,292.17

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