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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.61, 24,272.26 and 9,630.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.61, 24,272.26 and 9,630.83 is: 13,290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.61 : 24,272.26 = 9,630.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.61/24,272.26 = 9,630.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.61x = 24,272.26 × 9,630.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.61x = 233,762,046.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,762,046.38/17,588.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.54

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