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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.87, 24,272.67 and 9,630.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.87, 24,272.67 and 9,630.93 is: 13,290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.87 : 24,272.67 = 9,630.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.87/24,272.67 = 9,630.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.87x = 24,272.67 × 9,630.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.87x = 233,768,385.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,768,385.68/17,588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.70

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