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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.04, 24,260.50 and 9,622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.04, 24,260.50 and 9,622.32 is: 13,278.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.04 : 24,260.50 = 9,622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.04/24,260.50 = 9,622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.04x = 24,260.50 × 9,622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.04x = 233,442,294.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,442,294.36/17,580.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,278.83

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