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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.48, 24,278.82 and 9,635.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.48, 24,278.82 and 9,635.64 is: 13,297.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.48 : 24,278.82 = 9,635.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.48/24,278.82 = 9,635.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.48x = 24,278.82 × 9,635.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.48x = 233,941,969.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,941,969.14/17,593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.08

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