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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.67, 24,275.39 and 9,633.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.67, 24,275.39 and 9,633.63 is: 13,294.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.67 : 24,275.39 = 9,633.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.67/24,275.39 = 9,633.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.67x = 24,275.39 × 9,633.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.67x = 233,860,077.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,860,077.20/17,590.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,294.56

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