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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.08, 24,276.24 and 9,634.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.08, 24,276.24 and 9,634.06 is: 13,295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.08 : 24,276.24 = 9,634.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.08/24,276.24 = 9,634.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.08x = 24,276.24 × 9,634.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.08x = 233,878,752.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,878,752.73/17,591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,295.30

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