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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.93, 24,278.97 and 9,636.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.93, 24,278.97 and 9,636.22 is: 13,297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.93 : 24,278.97 = 9,636.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.93/24,278.97 = 9,636.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.93x = 24,278.97 × 9,636.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.93x = 233,957,496.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,957,496.29/17,593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.63

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