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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,594.05, 24,278.87 and 9,636.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,594.05, 24,278.87 and 9,636.11 is: 13,297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,594.05 : 24,278.87 = 9,636.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,594.05/24,278.87 = 9,636.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,594.05x = 24,278.87 × 9,636.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,594.05x = 233,953,862.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,953,862.00/17,594.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,297.33

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