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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.43, 24,248.63 and 9,613.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.43, 24,248.63 and 9,613.63 is: 13,266.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.43 : 24,248.63 = 9,613.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.43/24,248.63 = 9,613.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.43x = 24,248.63 × 9,613.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.43x = 233,117,187.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,117,187.52/17,571.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.83

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