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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,587.92, 24,270.28 and 9,630.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,587.92, 24,270.28 and 9,630.16 is: 13,289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,587.92 : 24,270.28 = 9,630.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,587.92/24,270.28 = 9,630.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,587.92x = 24,270.28 × 9,630.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,587.92x = 233,726,679.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,726,679.64/17,587.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.05

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