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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.57, 24,265.35 and 9,625.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.57, 24,265.35 and 9,625.82 is: 13,283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.57 : 24,265.35 = 9,625.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.57/24,265.35 = 9,625.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.57x = 24,265.35 × 9,625.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.57x = 233,573,770.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,573,770.01/17,583.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.64

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