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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,586.81, 24,269.72 and 9,628.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,586.81, 24,269.72 and 9,628.97 is: 13,287.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,586.81 : 24,269.72 = 9,628.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,586.81/24,269.72 = 9,628.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,586.81x = 24,269.72 × 9,628.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,586.81x = 233,692,236.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,692,236.29/17,586.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,287.93

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