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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,594.93, 24,280.11 and 9,635.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,594.93, 24,280.11 and 9,635.63 is: 13,296.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,594.93 : 24,280.11 = 9,635.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,594.93/24,280.11 = 9,635.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,594.93x = 24,280.11 × 9,635.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,594.93x = 233,954,034.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,954,034.92/17,594.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,296.67

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