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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.61, 24,265.42 and 9,626.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.61, 24,265.42 and 9,626.33 is: 13,284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.61 : 24,265.42 = 9,626.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.61/24,265.42 = 9,626.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.61x = 24,265.42 × 9,626.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.61x = 233,586,940.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,586,940.51/17,583.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.36

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