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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.12, 24,279.09 and 9,635.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.12, 24,279.09 and 9,635.78 is: 13,297.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.12 : 24,279.09 = 9,635.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.12/24,279.09 = 9,635.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.12x = 24,279.09 × 9,635.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.12x = 233,947,921.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,947,921.66/17,593.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.69

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