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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.60, 24,276.42 and 9,633.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.60, 24,276.42 and 9,633.84 is: 13,294.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.60 : 24,276.42 = 9,633.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.60/24,276.42 = 9,633.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.60x = 24,276.42 × 9,633.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.60x = 233,875,146.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,875,146.05/17,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,294.71

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