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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.61, 24,277.93 and 9,635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.61, 24,277.93 and 9,635.76 is: 13,296.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.61 : 24,277.93 = 9,635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.61/24,277.93 = 9,635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.61x = 24,277.93 × 9,635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.61x = 233,936,282.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,936,282.69/17,593.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,296.67

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