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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.29, 24,246.20 and 9,611.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.29, 24,246.20 and 9,611.33 is: 13,263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.29 : 24,246.20 = 9,611.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.29/24,246.20 = 9,611.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.29x = 24,246.20 × 9,611.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.29x = 233,038,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,038,181.39/17,569.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.95

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