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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.92, 24,275.73 and 9,633.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.92, 24,275.73 and 9,633.88 is: 13,294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.92 : 24,275.73 = 9,633.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.92/24,275.73 = 9,633.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.92x = 24,275.73 × 9,633.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.92x = 233,869,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,869,469.73/17,590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,294.90

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