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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.44, 24,248.44 and 9,613.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.44, 24,248.44 and 9,613.73 is: 13,266.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.44 : 24,248.44 = 9,613.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.44/24,248.44 = 9,613.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.44x = 24,248.44 × 9,613.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.44x = 233,117,955.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,117,955.08/17,571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.87

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