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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.79, 24,246.89 and 9,611.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.79, 24,246.89 and 9,611.83 is: 13,264.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.79 : 24,246.89 = 9,611.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.79/24,246.89 = 9,611.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.79x = 24,246.89 × 9,611.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.79x = 233,056,984.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,056,984.71/17,569.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,264.64

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