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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,578.04, 24,257.63 and 9,620.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,578.04, 24,257.63 and 9,620.19 is: 13,275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,578.04 : 24,257.63 = 9,620.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,578.04/24,257.63 = 9,620.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,578.04x = 24,257.63 × 9,620.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,578.04x = 233,363,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,363,033.60/17,578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,275.83

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