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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,578.05, 24,257.73 and 9,620.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,578.05, 24,257.73 and 9,620.34 is: 13,276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,578.05 : 24,257.73 = 9,620.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,578.05/24,257.73 = 9,620.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,578.05x = 24,257.73 × 9,620.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,578.05x = 233,367,610.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,367,610.23/17,578.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,276.08

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