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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.48, 24,265.08 and 9,625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.48, 24,265.08 and 9,625.68 is: 13,283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.48 : 24,265.08 = 9,625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.48/24,265.08 = 9,625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.48x = 24,265.08 × 9,625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.48x = 233,567,895.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,567,895.25/17,583.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.37

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