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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.16, 24,260.52 and 9,622.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.16, 24,260.52 and 9,622.36 is: 13,278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.16 : 24,260.52 = 9,622.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.16/24,260.52 = 9,622.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.16x = 24,260.52 × 9,622.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.16x = 233,443,457.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,443,457.23/17,580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,278.80

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