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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.63, 24,370.14 and 9,593.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.63, 24,370.14 and 9,593.11 is: 13,238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.63 : 24,370.14 = 9,593.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.63/24,370.14 = 9,593.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.63x = 24,370.14 × 9,593.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.63x = 233,785,433.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,785,433.74/17,659.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.41

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