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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.67, 24,260.39 and 9,621.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.67, 24,260.39 and 9,621.35 is: 13,276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.67 : 24,260.39 = 9,621.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.67/24,260.39 = 9,621.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.67x = 24,260.39 × 9,621.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.67x = 233,417,655.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,417,655.22/17,580.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,276.95

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