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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,579.54, 24,259.70 and 9,621.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,579.54, 24,259.70 and 9,621.69 is: 13,277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,579.54 : 24,259.70 = 9,621.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,579.54/24,259.70 = 9,621.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,579.54x = 24,259.70 × 9,621.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,579.54x = 233,419,264.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,419,264.78/17,579.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,277.90

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