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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,586.28, 24,268.98 and 9,628.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,586.28, 24,268.98 and 9,628.36 is: 13,287.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,586.28 : 24,268.98 = 9,628.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,586.28/24,268.98 = 9,628.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,586.28x = 24,268.98 × 9,628.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,586.28x = 233,670,476.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,670,476.27/17,586.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,287.09

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