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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.36, 24,277.50 and 9,635.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.36, 24,277.50 and 9,635.10 is: 13,296.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.36 : 24,277.50 = 9,635.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.36/24,277.50 = 9,635.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.36x = 24,277.50 × 9,635.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.36x = 233,916,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,916,140.25/17,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,296.46

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