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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.73, 24,279.62 and 9,635.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.73, 24,279.62 and 9,635.81 is: 13,297.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.73 : 24,279.62 = 9,635.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.73/24,279.62 = 9,635.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.73x = 24,279.62 × 9,635.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.73x = 233,953,635.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,953,635.62/17,593.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.56

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