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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.96, 24,261.72 and 9,623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.96, 24,261.72 and 9,623.16 is: 13,279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.96 : 24,261.72 = 9,623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.96/24,261.72 = 9,623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.96x = 24,261.72 × 9,623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.96x = 233,474,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,474,413.44/17,580.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.96

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