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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.48, 24,276.76 and 9,634.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.48, 24,276.76 and 9,634.44 is: 13,295.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.48 : 24,276.76 = 9,634.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.48/24,276.76 = 9,634.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.48x = 24,276.76 × 9,634.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.48x = 233,892,987.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,892,987.61/17,591.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,295.81

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