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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.52, 24,277.02 and 9,634.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.52, 24,277.02 and 9,634.44 is: 13,295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.52 : 24,277.02 = 9,634.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.52/24,277.02 = 9,634.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.52x = 24,277.02 × 9,634.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.52x = 233,895,492.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,895,492.57/17,591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,295.92

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