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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.65, 24,261.82 and 9,623.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.65, 24,261.82 and 9,623.94 is: 13,280.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.65 : 24,261.82 = 9,623.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.65/24,261.82 = 9,623.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.65x = 24,261.82 × 9,623.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.65x = 233,494,299.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,494,299.97/17,581.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.57

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