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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.08, 24,264.56 and 9,625.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.08, 24,264.56 and 9,625.43 is: 13,283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.08 : 24,264.56 = 9,625.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.08/24,264.56 = 9,625.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.08x = 24,264.56 × 9,625.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.08x = 233,556,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,556,908.49/17,583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.05

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