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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.58, 24,275.55 and 9,633.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.58, 24,275.55 and 9,633.56 is: 13,294.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.58 : 24,275.55 = 9,633.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.58/24,275.55 = 9,633.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.58x = 24,275.55 × 9,633.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.58x = 233,859,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,859,967.46/17,590.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,294.61

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