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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.09, 24,263.57 and 9,624.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.09, 24,263.57 and 9,624.51 is: 13,282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.09 : 24,263.57 = 9,624.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.09/24,263.57 = 9,624.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.09x = 24,263.57 × 9,624.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.09x = 233,524,928.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,524,928.21/17,581.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.73

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