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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.73, 24,275.48 and 9,634.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.73, 24,275.48 and 9,634.05 is: 13,294.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.73 : 24,275.48 = 9,634.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.73/24,275.48 = 9,634.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.73x = 24,275.48 × 9,634.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.73x = 233,871,139.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,871,139.92/17,591.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,294.38

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