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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.35, 24,277.91 and 9,635.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.35, 24,277.91 and 9,635.09 is: 13,296.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.35 : 24,277.91 = 9,635.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.35/24,277.91 = 9,635.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.35x = 24,277.91 × 9,635.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.35x = 233,919,678.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,919,678.30/17,592.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,296.67

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