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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,652.05, 24,360.26 and 9,586.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,652.05, 24,360.26 and 9,586.05 is: 13,228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,652.05 : 24,360.26 = 9,586.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,652.05/24,360.26 = 9,586.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,652.05x = 24,360.26 × 9,586.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,652.05x = 233,518,622.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,518,622.44/17,652.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,228.98

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