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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,656.38, 24,365.70 and 9,589.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,656.38, 24,365.70 and 9,589.94 is: 13,234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,656.38 : 24,365.70 = 9,589.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,656.38/24,365.70 = 9,589.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,656.38x = 24,365.70 × 9,589.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,656.38x = 233,665,553.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,665,553.11/17,656.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,234.06

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