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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.61, 24,262.66 and 9,624.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.61, 24,262.66 and 9,624.35 is: 13,281.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.61 : 24,262.66 = 9,624.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.61/24,262.66 = 9,624.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.61x = 24,262.66 × 9,624.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.61x = 233,512,210.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,512,210.46/17,581.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,281.62

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