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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.92, 24,261.93 and 9,623.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.92, 24,261.93 and 9,623.88 is: 13,281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.92 : 24,261.93 = 9,623.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.92/24,261.93 = 9,623.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.92x = 24,261.93 × 9,623.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.92x = 233,493,902.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,493,902.89/17,580.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,281.10

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