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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.80, 24,262.03 and 9,623.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.80, 24,262.03 and 9,623.56 is: 13,280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.80 : 24,262.03 = 9,623.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.80/24,262.03 = 9,623.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.80x = 24,262.03 × 9,623.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.80x = 233,487,098.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,487,098.29/17,580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.80

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