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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.38, 24,274.72 and 9,633.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.38, 24,274.72 and 9,633.10 is: 13,293.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.38 : 24,274.72 = 9,633.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.38/24,274.72 = 9,633.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.38x = 24,274.72 × 9,633.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.38x = 233,840,805.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,840,805.23/17,590.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.68

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