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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.48, 24,270.99 and 9,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.48, 24,270.99 and 9,630.80 is: 13,289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.48 : 24,270.99 = 9,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.48/24,270.99 = 9,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.48x = 24,270.99 × 9,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.48x = 233,749,050.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,749,050.49/17,588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.89

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