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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.72, 24,273.93 and 9,631.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.72, 24,273.93 and 9,631.66 is: 13,291.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.72 : 24,273.93 = 9,631.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.72/24,273.93 = 9,631.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.72x = 24,273.93 × 9,631.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.72x = 233,798,240.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,798,240.62/17,590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,291.00

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