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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,586.99, 24,270.08 and 9,629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,586.99, 24,270.08 and 9,629.24 is: 13,288.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,586.99 : 24,270.08 = 9,629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,586.99/24,270.08 = 9,629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,586.99x = 24,270.08 × 9,629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,586.99x = 233,702,255.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,702,255.64/17,586.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,288.36

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