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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.62, 24,261.28 and 9,623.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.62, 24,261.28 and 9,623.34 is: 13,280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.62 : 24,261.28 = 9,623.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.62/24,261.28 = 9,623.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.62x = 24,261.28 × 9,623.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.62x = 233,474,558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,474,558.81/17,580.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.23

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