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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,582.93, 24,264.45 and 9,625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,582.93, 24,264.45 and 9,625.16 is: 13,282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,582.93 : 24,264.45 = 9,625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,582.93/24,264.45 = 9,625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,582.93x = 24,264.45 × 9,625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,582.93x = 233,549,274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,549,274.22/17,582.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.73

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