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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.12, 24,245.42 and 9,611.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.12, 24,245.42 and 9,611.32 is: 13,263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.12 : 24,245.42 = 9,611.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.12/24,245.42 = 9,611.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.12x = 24,245.42 × 9,611.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.12x = 233,030,490.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,030,490.15/17,569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.64

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