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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.76, 24,261.48 and 9,623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.76, 24,261.48 and 9,623.50 is: 13,280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.76 : 24,261.48 = 9,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.76/24,261.48 = 9,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.76x = 24,261.48 × 9,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.76x = 233,480,292.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,480,292.13/17,580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.45

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