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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.64, 24,276.47 and 9,634.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.64, 24,276.47 and 9,634.37 is: 13,295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.64 : 24,276.47 = 9,634.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.64/24,276.47 = 9,634.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.64x = 24,276.47 × 9,634.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.64x = 233,888,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,888,324.72/17,591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,295.42

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