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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.90, 24,278.20 and 9,635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.90, 24,278.20 and 9,635.12 is: 13,296.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.90 : 24,278.20 = 9,635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.90/24,278.20 = 9,635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.90x = 24,278.20 × 9,635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.90x = 233,923,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,923,315.95/17,592.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,296.46

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