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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.74, 24,279.30 and 9,635.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.74, 24,279.30 and 9,635.94 is: 13,297.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.74 : 24,279.30 = 9,635.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.74/24,279.30 = 9,635.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.74x = 24,279.30 × 9,635.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.74x = 233,953,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,953,878.04/17,593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.56

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