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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,578.77, 24,259.04 and 9,620.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,578.77, 24,259.04 and 9,620.98 is: 13,277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,578.77 : 24,259.04 = 9,620.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,578.77/24,259.04 = 9,620.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,578.77x = 24,259.04 × 9,620.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,578.77x = 233,395,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,395,720.10/17,578.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,277.13

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