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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.62, 24,266.80 and 9,626.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.62, 24,266.80 and 9,626.87 is: 13,285.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.62 : 24,266.80 = 9,626.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.62/24,266.80 = 9,626.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.62x = 24,266.80 × 9,626.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.62x = 233,613,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,613,328.92/17,584.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.09

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