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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.84, 24,265.62 and 9,625.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.84, 24,265.62 and 9,625.98 is: 13,283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.84 : 24,265.62 = 9,625.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.84/24,265.62 = 9,625.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.84x = 24,265.62 × 9,625.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.84x = 233,580,372.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,580,372.81/17,583.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.81

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