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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.99, 24,261.79 and 9,623.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.99, 24,261.79 and 9,623.72 is: 13,280.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.99 : 24,261.79 = 9,623.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.99/24,261.79 = 9,623.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.99x = 24,261.79 × 9,623.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.99x = 233,488,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,488,673.66/17,580.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.75

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