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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,594.09, 24,279.84 and 9,636.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,594.09, 24,279.84 and 9,636.33 is: 13,298.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,594.09 : 24,279.84 = 9,636.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,594.09/24,279.84 = 9,636.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,594.09x = 24,279.84 × 9,636.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,594.09x = 233,968,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,968,525.65/17,594.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,298.13

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