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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,594.36, 24,279.18 and 9,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,594.36, 24,279.18 and 9,635 is: 13,295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,594.36 : 24,279.18 = 9,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,594.36/24,279.18 = 9,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,594.36x = 24,279.18 × 9,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,594.36x = 233,929,899.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,929,899.30/17,594.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,295.73

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