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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.74, 24,275.33 and 9,633.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.74, 24,275.33 and 9,633.03 is: 13,293.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.74 : 24,275.33 = 9,633.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.74/24,275.33 = 9,633.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.74x = 24,275.33 × 9,633.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.74x = 233,844,982.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,844,982.15/17,590.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.64

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