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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.77, 24,275.26 and 9,633.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.77, 24,275.26 and 9,633.48 is: 13,294.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.77 : 24,275.26 = 9,633.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.77/24,275.26 = 9,633.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.77x = 24,275.26 × 9,633.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.77x = 233,855,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,855,231.70/17,590.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,294.20

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