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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.98, 24,274.44 and 9,633.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.98, 24,274.44 and 9,633.30 is: 13,293.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.98 : 24,274.44 = 9,633.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.98/24,274.44 = 9,633.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.98x = 24,274.44 × 9,633.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.98x = 233,842,962.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,842,962.85/17,590.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.34

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