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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.70, 24,279.43 and 9,636.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.70, 24,279.43 and 9,636.26 is: 13,298.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.70 : 24,279.43 = 9,636.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.70/24,279.43 = 9,636.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.70x = 24,279.43 × 9,636.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.70x = 233,962,900.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,962,900.13/17,593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,298.11

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