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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.50, 24,277.86 and 9,635.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.50, 24,277.86 and 9,635.06 is: 13,296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.50 : 24,277.86 = 9,635.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.50/24,277.86 = 9,635.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.50x = 24,277.86 × 9,635.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.50x = 233,918,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,918,698.47/17,592.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,296.50

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