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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.22, 24,278.79 and 9,635.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.22, 24,278.79 and 9,635.58 is: 13,297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.22 : 24,278.79 = 9,635.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.22/24,278.79 = 9,635.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.22x = 24,278.79 × 9,635.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.22x = 233,940,223.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,940,223.35/17,593.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.18

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