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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.63, 24,368.76 and 9,592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.63, 24,368.76 and 9,592.11 is: 13,237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.63 : 24,368.76 = 9,592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.63/24,368.76 = 9,592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.63x = 24,368.76 × 9,592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.63x = 233,747,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,747,826.48/17,658.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.03

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