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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.22, 24,270.48 and 9,629.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.22, 24,270.48 and 9,629.16 is: 13,287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.22 : 24,270.48 = 9,629.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.22/24,270.48 = 9,629.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.22x = 24,270.48 × 9,629.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.22x = 233,704,335.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,704,335.20/17,588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,287.55

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