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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,649.63, 24,356.39 and 9,583.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,649.63, 24,356.39 and 9,583.11 is: 13,224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,649.63 : 24,356.39 = 9,583.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,649.63/24,356.39 = 9,583.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,649.63x = 24,356.39 × 9,583.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,649.63x = 233,409,916.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,409,916.66/17,649.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,224.64

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