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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.07, 24,368.04 and 9,591.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.07, 24,368.04 and 9,591.55 is: 13,236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.07 : 24,368.04 = 9,591.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.07/24,368.04 = 9,591.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.07x = 24,368.04 × 9,591.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.07x = 233,727,213.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,727,213.14/17,658.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.28

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