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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,645.27, 24,350.36 and 9,579.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,645.27, 24,350.36 and 9,579.09 is: 13,219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,645.27 : 24,350.36 = 9,579.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,645.27/24,350.36 = 9,579.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,645.27x = 24,350.36 × 9,579.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,645.27x = 233,254,168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,254,168.22/17,645.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,219.08

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