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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.09, 24,275.51 and 9,632.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.09, 24,275.51 and 9,632.84 is: 13,293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.09 : 24,275.51 = 9,632.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.09/24,275.51 = 9,632.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.09x = 24,275.51 × 9,632.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.09x = 233,841,934.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,841,934.21/17,591.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.21

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