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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.34, 24,266.82 and 9,626.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.34, 24,266.82 and 9,626.54 is: 13,284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.34 : 24,266.82 = 9,626.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.34/24,266.82 = 9,626.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.34x = 24,266.82 × 9,626.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.34x = 233,605,574.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,605,574.07/17,584.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.86

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