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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.45, 24,245.87 and 9,611.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.45, 24,245.87 and 9,611.70 is: 13,264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.45 : 24,245.87 = 9,611.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.45/24,245.87 = 9,611.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.45x = 24,245.87 × 9,611.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.45x = 233,044,028.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,044,028.68/17,569.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,264.16

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