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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.72, 24,266.98 and 9,627.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.72, 24,266.98 and 9,627.68 is: 13,286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.72 : 24,266.98 = 9,627.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.72/24,266.98 = 9,627.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.72x = 24,266.98 × 9,627.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.72x = 233,634,790.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,634,790.71/17,584.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,286.24

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