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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.52, 24,249.36 and 9,614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.52, 24,249.36 and 9,614.44 is: 13,268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.52 : 24,249.36 = 9,614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.52/24,249.36 = 9,614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.52x = 24,249.36 × 9,614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.52x = 233,144,016.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,144,016.76/17,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.29

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