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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.65, 24,246.29 and 9,612.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.65, 24,246.29 and 9,612.21 is: 13,264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.65 : 24,246.29 = 9,612.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.65/24,246.29 = 9,612.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.65x = 24,246.29 × 9,612.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.65x = 233,060,455.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,060,455.23/17,569.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,264.95

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