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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.76, 24,279.18 and 9,635.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.76, 24,279.18 and 9,635.88 is: 13,297.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.76 : 24,279.18 = 9,635.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.76/24,279.18 = 9,635.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.76x = 24,279.18 × 9,635.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.76x = 233,951,264.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,951,264.98/17,593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.40

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