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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.68, 24,277.98 and 9,635.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.68, 24,277.98 and 9,635.64 is: 13,297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.68 : 24,277.98 = 9,635.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.68/24,277.98 = 9,635.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.68x = 24,277.98 × 9,635.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.68x = 233,933,875.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,933,875.21/17,592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.23

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