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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.09, 24,266.48 and 9,626.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.09, 24,266.48 and 9,626.29 is: 13,284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.09 : 24,266.48 = 9,626.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.09/24,266.48 = 9,626.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.09x = 24,266.48 × 9,626.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.09x = 233,596,186.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,596,186.29/17,584.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.52

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