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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.78, 24,276.31 and 9,633.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.78, 24,276.31 and 9,633.94 is: 13,294.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.78 : 24,276.31 = 9,633.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.78/24,276.31 = 9,633.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.78x = 24,276.31 × 9,633.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.78x = 233,876,429.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,876,429.19/17,591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,294.64

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