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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.33, 24,248.22 and 9,613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.33, 24,248.22 and 9,613.44 is: 13,266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.33 : 24,248.22 = 9,613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.33/24,248.22 = 9,613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.33x = 24,248.22 × 9,613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.33x = 233,108,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,108,808.08/17,571.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.43

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