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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.79, 24,261.44 and 9,622.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.79, 24,261.44 and 9,622.94 is: 13,279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.79 : 24,261.44 = 9,622.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.79/24,261.44 = 9,622.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.79x = 24,261.44 × 9,622.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.79x = 233,466,466.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,466,466.14/17,580.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.64

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