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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,586.66, 24,268.63 and 9,627.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,586.66, 24,268.63 and 9,627.35 is: 13,285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,586.66 : 24,268.63 = 9,627.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,586.66/24,268.63 = 9,627.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,586.66x = 24,268.63 × 9,627.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,586.66x = 233,642,534.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,642,534.36/17,586.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.21

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