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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,568.97, 24,245.16 and 9,611.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,568.97, 24,245.16 and 9,611.19 is: 13,263.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,568.97 : 24,245.16 = 9,611.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,568.97/24,245.16 = 9,611.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,568.97x = 24,245.16 × 9,611.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,568.97x = 233,024,803.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,024,803.30/17,568.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.43

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