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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.22, 24,262.22 and 9,623.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.22, 24,262.22 and 9,623.51 is: 13,280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.22 : 24,262.22 = 9,623.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.22/24,262.22 = 9,623.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.22x = 24,262.22 × 9,623.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.22x = 233,487,547.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,487,547.36/17,581.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.51

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