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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.62, 24,279.78 and 9,636.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.62, 24,279.78 and 9,636.28 is: 13,298.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.62 : 24,279.78 = 9,636.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.62/24,279.78 = 9,636.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.62x = 24,279.78 × 9,636.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.62x = 233,966,710.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,966,710.24/17,593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,298.38

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