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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.92, 24,278.26 and 9,635.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.92, 24,278.26 and 9,635.16 is: 13,296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.92 : 24,278.26 = 9,635.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.92/24,278.26 = 9,635.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.92x = 24,278.26 × 9,635.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.92x = 233,924,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,924,919.62/17,592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,296.54

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