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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,579.55, 24,259.83 and 9,621.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,579.55, 24,259.83 and 9,621.84 is: 13,278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,579.55 : 24,259.83 = 9,621.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,579.55/24,259.83 = 9,621.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,579.55x = 24,259.83 × 9,621.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,579.55x = 233,424,202.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,424,202.69/17,579.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,278.17

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