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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.36, 24,276.06 and 9,633.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.36, 24,276.06 and 9,633.59 is: 13,294.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.36 : 24,276.06 = 9,633.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.36/24,276.06 = 9,633.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.36x = 24,276.06 × 9,633.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.36x = 233,865,487.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,865,487.48/17,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,294.34

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