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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.23, 24,247.87 and 9,613.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.23, 24,247.87 and 9,613.52 is: 13,266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.23 : 24,247.87 = 9,613.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.23/24,247.87 = 9,613.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.23x = 24,247.87 × 9,613.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.23x = 233,107,261.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,107,261.96/17,571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.42

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