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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.78, 24,265.37 and 9,625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.78, 24,265.37 and 9,625.84 is: 13,283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.78 : 24,265.37 = 9,625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.78/24,265.37 = 9,625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.78x = 24,265.37 × 9,625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.78x = 233,574,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,574,532.56/17,583.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.52

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