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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,578.54, 24,257.37 and 9,620.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,578.54, 24,257.37 and 9,620.92 is: 13,276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,578.54 : 24,257.37 = 9,620.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,578.54/24,257.37 = 9,620.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,578.54x = 24,257.37 × 9,620.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,578.54x = 233,378,216.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,378,216.18/17,578.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,276.31

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