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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.38, 24,265.07 and 9,626.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.38, 24,265.07 and 9,626.11 is: 13,284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.38 : 24,265.07 = 9,626.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.38/24,265.07 = 9,626.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.38x = 24,265.07 × 9,626.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.38x = 233,578,160.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,578,160.28/17,583.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.03

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