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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,582.91, 24,264.43 and 9,625.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,582.91, 24,264.43 and 9,625.26 is: 13,282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,582.91 : 24,264.43 = 9,625.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,582.91/24,264.43 = 9,625.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,582.91x = 24,264.43 × 9,625.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,582.91x = 233,551,514.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,551,514.43/17,582.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.87

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