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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.11, 24,266.07 and 9,626.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.11, 24,266.07 and 9,626.31 is: 13,284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.11 : 24,266.07 = 9,626.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.11/24,266.07 = 9,626.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.11x = 24,266.07 × 9,626.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.11x = 233,592,712.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,592,712.30/17,584.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.31

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