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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,587.17, 24,270.07 and 9,629.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,587.17, 24,270.07 and 9,629.22 is: 13,288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,587.17 : 24,270.07 = 9,629.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,587.17/24,270.07 = 9,629.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,587.17x = 24,270.07 × 9,629.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,587.17x = 233,701,843.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,701,843.45/17,587.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,288.20

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