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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,587.96, 24,270.44 and 9,628.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,587.96, 24,270.44 and 9,628.65 is: 13,287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,587.96 : 24,270.44 = 9,628.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,587.96/24,270.44 = 9,628.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,587.96x = 24,270.44 × 9,628.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,587.96x = 233,691,450.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,691,450.75/17,587.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,287.02

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