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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.08, 24,270.48 and 9,630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.08, 24,270.48 and 9,630.40 is: 13,289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.08 : 24,270.48 = 9,630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.08/24,270.48 = 9,630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.08x = 24,270.48 × 9,630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.08x = 233,734,430.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,734,430.59/17,588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.37

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