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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.28, 24,245.90 and 9,611.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.28, 24,245.90 and 9,611.56 is: 13,264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.28 : 24,245.90 = 9,611.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.28/24,245.90 = 9,611.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.28x = 24,245.90 × 9,611.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.28x = 233,040,922.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,040,922.60/17,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,264.11

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