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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.40, 24,357.64 and 9,584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.40, 24,357.64 and 9,584.08 is: 13,226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.40 : 24,357.64 = 9,584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.40/24,357.64 = 9,584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.40x = 24,357.64 × 9,584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.40x = 233,445,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,445,570.37/17,650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.08

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