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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.76, 24,262.80 and 9,623.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.76, 24,262.80 and 9,623.98 is: 13,281.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.76 : 24,262.80 = 9,623.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.76/24,262.80 = 9,623.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.76x = 24,262.80 × 9,623.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.76x = 233,504,701.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,504,701.94/17,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,281.08

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