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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.16, 24,275.73 and 9,633.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.16, 24,275.73 and 9,633.32 is: 13,293.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.16 : 24,275.73 = 9,633.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.16/24,275.73 = 9,633.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.16x = 24,275.73 × 9,633.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.16x = 233,855,875.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,855,875.32/17,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.94

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