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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.74, 24,261.45 and 9,623.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.74, 24,261.45 and 9,623.47 is: 13,280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.74 : 24,261.45 = 9,623.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.74/24,261.45 = 9,623.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.74x = 24,261.45 × 9,623.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.74x = 233,479,275.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,479,275.58/17,580.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.40

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