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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.51, 24,276.77 and 9,633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.51, 24,276.77 and 9,633.20 is: 13,293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.51 : 24,276.77 = 9,633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.51/24,276.77 = 9,633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.51x = 24,276.77 × 9,633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.51x = 233,862,956.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,862,956.68/17,592.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293.32

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