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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.92, 24,246.48 and 9,612.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.92, 24,246.48 and 9,612.15 is: 13,264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.92 : 24,246.48 = 9,612.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.92/24,246.48 = 9,612.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.92x = 24,246.48 × 9,612.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.92x = 233,060,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,060,838.78/17,569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,264.76

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