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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.18, 24,261.84 and 9,623.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.18, 24,261.84 and 9,623.32 is: 13,280.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.18 : 24,261.84 = 9,623.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.18/24,261.84 = 9,623.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.18x = 24,261.84 × 9,623.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.18x = 233,479,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,479,450.11/17,581.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.08

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