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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.03, 24,271.40 and 9,630.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.03, 24,271.40 and 9,630.11 is: 13,289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.03 : 24,271.40 = 9,630.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.03/24,271.40 = 9,630.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.03x = 24,271.40 × 9,630.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.03x = 233,736,203.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,736,203.70/17,588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.50

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