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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.04, 24,260.41 and 9,622.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.04, 24,260.41 and 9,622.19 is: 13,278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.04 : 24,260.41 = 9,622.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.04/24,260.41 = 9,622.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.04x = 24,260.41 × 9,622.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.04x = 233,438,347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,438,347.18/17,580.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,278.60

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