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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,594.37, 24,279.32 and 9,635.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,594.37, 24,279.32 and 9,635.06 is: 13,295.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,594.37 : 24,279.32 = 9,635.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,594.37/24,279.32 = 9,635.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,594.37x = 24,279.32 × 9,635.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,594.37x = 233,932,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,932,789.75/17,594.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,295.89

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