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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.70, 24,278.40 and 9,635.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.70, 24,278.40 and 9,635.45 is: 13,296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.70 : 24,278.40 = 9,635.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.70/24,278.40 = 9,635.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.70x = 24,278.40 × 9,635.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.70x = 233,933,187.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,933,187.89/17,593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,296.42

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