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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.54, 24,261.50 and 9,623.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.54, 24,261.50 and 9,623.92 is: 13,280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.54 : 24,261.50 = 9,623.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.54/24,261.50 = 9,623.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.54x = 24,261.50 × 9,623.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.54x = 233,490,735.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,490,735.08/17,581.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.45

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