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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.36, 24,264.54 and 9,625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.36, 24,264.54 and 9,625.08 is: 13,282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.36 : 24,264.54 = 9,625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.36/24,264.54 = 9,625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.36x = 24,264.54 × 9,625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.36x = 233,548,138.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,548,138.66/17,583.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.34

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