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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.48, 24,277.70 and 9,634.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.48, 24,277.70 and 9,634.76 is: 13,296.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.48 : 24,277.70 = 9,634.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.48/24,277.70 = 9,634.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.48x = 24,277.70 × 9,634.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.48x = 233,909,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,909,812.85/17,592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,296.01

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