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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.54, 24,246.46 and 9,612.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.54, 24,246.46 and 9,612.24 is: 13,265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.54 : 24,246.46 = 9,612.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.54/24,246.46 = 9,612.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.54x = 24,246.46 × 9,612.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.54x = 233,062,792.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,062,792.67/17,569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.16

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