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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.18, 24,275.90 and 9,634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.18, 24,275.90 and 9,634.14 is: 13,295.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.18 : 24,275.90 = 9,634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.18/24,275.90 = 9,634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.18x = 24,275.90 × 9,634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.18x = 233,877,443.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,877,443.31/17,591.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,295.16

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