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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.70, 24,272.24 and 9,631.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.70, 24,272.24 and 9,631.04 is: 13,290.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.70 : 24,272.24 = 9,631.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.70/24,272.24 = 9,631.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.70x = 24,272.24 × 9,631.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.70x = 233,766,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,766,744.81/17,588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.73

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