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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,585.48, 24,267.98 and 9,627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,585.48, 24,267.98 and 9,627.76 is: 13,286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,585.48 : 24,267.98 = 9,627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,585.48/24,267.98 = 9,627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,585.48x = 24,267.98 × 9,627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,585.48x = 233,646,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,646,287.12/17,585.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,286.32

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