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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.36, 24,278.90 and 9,635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.36, 24,278.90 and 9,635.52 is: 13,297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.36 : 24,278.90 = 9,635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.36/24,278.90 = 9,635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.36x = 24,278.90 × 9,635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.36x = 233,939,826.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,939,826.53/17,593.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.05

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