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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.94, 24,370.64 and 9,593.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.94, 24,370.64 and 9,593.55 is: 13,239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.94 : 24,370.64 = 9,593.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.94/24,370.64 = 9,593.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.94x = 24,370.64 × 9,593.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.94x = 233,800,941.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,800,941.38/17,659.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.06

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