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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,587.49, 24,270.73 and 9,629.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,587.49, 24,270.73 and 9,629.73 is: 13,289.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,587.49 : 24,270.73 = 9,629.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,587.49/24,270.73 = 9,629.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,587.49x = 24,270.73 × 9,629.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,587.49x = 233,720,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,720,552.73/17,587.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.03

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