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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.40, 24,244.74 and 9,610.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.40, 24,244.74 and 9,610.04 is: 13,261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.40 : 24,244.74 = 9,610.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.40/24,244.74 = 9,610.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.40x = 24,244.74 × 9,610.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.40x = 232,992,921.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,992,921.19/17,569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.29

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