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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.09, 24,275.69 and 9,633.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.09, 24,275.69 and 9,633.47 is: 13,294.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.09 : 24,275.69 = 9,633.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.09/24,275.69 = 9,633.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.09x = 24,275.69 × 9,633.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.09x = 233,859,131.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,859,131.34/17,591.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,294.18

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