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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.32, 24,265.44 and 9,625.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.32, 24,265.44 and 9,625.02 is: 13,282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.32 : 24,265.44 = 9,625.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.32/24,265.44 = 9,625.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.32x = 24,265.44 × 9,625.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.32x = 233,555,345.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,555,345.31/17,584.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.02

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