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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.49, 24,261.10 and 9,623.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.49, 24,261.10 and 9,623.22 is: 13,280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.49 : 24,261.10 = 9,623.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.49/24,261.10 = 9,623.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.49x = 24,261.10 × 9,623.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.49x = 233,469,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,469,781.44/17,580.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.05

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