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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.72, 24,275.46 and 9,632.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.72, 24,275.46 and 9,632.92 is: 13,293.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.72 : 24,275.46 = 9,632.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.72/24,275.46 = 9,632.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.72x = 24,275.46 × 9,632.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.72x = 233,843,564.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,843,564.14/17,590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.58

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