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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.41, 24,273.65 and 9,631.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.41, 24,273.65 and 9,631.85 is: 13,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.41 : 24,273.65 = 9,631.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.41/24,273.65 = 9,631.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.41x = 24,273.65 × 9,631.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.41x = 233,800,058.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,800,058.46/17,588.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,292.85

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