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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.16, 24,246.02 and 9,611.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.16, 24,246.02 and 9,611.21 is: 13,263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.16 : 24,246.02 = 9,611.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.16/24,246.02 = 9,611.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.16x = 24,246.02 × 9,611.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.16x = 233,033,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,033,492.68/17,569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.78

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