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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.06, 24,260.48 and 9,622.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.06, 24,260.48 and 9,622.29 is: 13,278.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.06 : 24,260.48 = 9,622.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.06/24,260.48 = 9,622.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.06x = 24,260.48 × 9,622.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.06x = 233,441,248.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,441,248.35/17,580.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,278.75

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