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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.08, 24,279 and 9,636.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.08, 24,279 and 9,636.06 is: 13,298.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.08 : 24,279 = 9,636.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.08/24,279 = 9,636.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.08x = 24,279 × 9,636.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.08x = 233,953,900.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,953,900.74/17,593.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,298.06

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