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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,585.20, 24,267.09 and 9,627.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,585.20, 24,267.09 and 9,627.26 is: 13,285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,585.20 : 24,267.09 = 9,627.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,585.20/24,267.09 = 9,627.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,585.20x = 24,267.09 × 9,627.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,585.20x = 233,625,499.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,625,499.64/17,585.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.35

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