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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.62, 24,265.47 and 9,626.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.62, 24,265.47 and 9,626.59 is: 13,284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.62 : 24,265.47 = 9,626.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.62/24,265.47 = 9,626.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.62x = 24,265.47 × 9,626.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.62x = 233,593,730.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,593,730.85/17,583.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.73

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