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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.88, 24,278.76 and 9,635.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.88, 24,278.76 and 9,635.56 is: 13,297.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.88 : 24,278.76 = 9,635.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.88/24,278.76 = 9,635.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.88x = 24,278.76 × 9,635.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.88x = 233,939,448.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,939,448.71/17,592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.39

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