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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,587.13, 24,270.25 and 9,629.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,587.13, 24,270.25 and 9,629.86 is: 13,289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,587.13 : 24,270.25 = 9,629.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,587.13/24,270.25 = 9,629.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,587.13x = 24,270.25 × 9,629.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,587.13x = 233,719,109.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,719,109.67/17,587.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.21

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