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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.80, 24,267.51 and 9,627.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.80, 24,267.51 and 9,627.77 is: 13,286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.80 : 24,267.51 = 9,627.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.80/24,267.51 = 9,627.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.80x = 24,267.51 × 9,627.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.80x = 233,641,883.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,641,883.42/17,584.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,286.58

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