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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.55, 24,265.31 and 9,625.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.55, 24,265.31 and 9,625.77 is: 13,283.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.55 : 24,265.31 = 9,625.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.55/24,265.31 = 9,625.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.55x = 24,265.31 × 9,625.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.55x = 233,572,244.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,572,244.91/17,583.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.57

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