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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.27, 24,260.91 and 9,622.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.27, 24,260.91 and 9,622.62 is: 13,279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.27 : 24,260.91 = 9,622.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.27/24,260.91 = 9,622.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.27x = 24,260.91 × 9,622.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.27x = 233,453,517.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,453,517.78/17,580.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.29

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