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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.52, 24,245.93 and 9,611.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.52, 24,245.93 and 9,611.80 is: 13,264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.52 : 24,245.93 = 9,611.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.52/24,245.93 = 9,611.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.52x = 24,245.93 × 9,611.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.52x = 233,047,029.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,047,029.97/17,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,264.28

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