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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.36, 24,274.62 and 9,632.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.36, 24,274.62 and 9,632.56 is: 13,292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.36 : 24,274.62 = 9,632.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.36/24,274.62 = 9,632.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.36x = 24,274.62 × 9,632.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.36x = 233,826,733.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,826,733.63/17,590.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,292.89

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