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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.55, 24,260.22 and 9,621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.55, 24,260.22 and 9,621.24 is: 13,276.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.55 : 24,260.22 = 9,621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.55/24,260.22 = 9,621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.55x = 24,260.22 × 9,621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.55x = 233,413,277.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,413,277.77/17,580.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,276.79

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