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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.22, 24,275.34 and 9,633.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.22, 24,275.34 and 9,633.24 is: 13,293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.22 : 24,275.34 = 9,633.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.22/24,275.34 = 9,633.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.22x = 24,275.34 × 9,633.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.22x = 233,850,176.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,850,176.30/17,591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.57

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