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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.29, 24,248.30 and 9,613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.29, 24,248.30 and 9,613.44 is: 13,266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.29 : 24,248.30 = 9,613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.29/24,248.30 = 9,613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.29x = 24,248.30 × 9,613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.29x = 233,109,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,109,529.08/17,571.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.50

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