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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.53, 24,248.70 and 9,613.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.53, 24,248.70 and 9,613.79 is: 13,267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.53 : 24,248.70 = 9,613.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.53/24,248.70 = 9,613.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.53x = 24,248.70 × 9,613.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.53x = 233,121,879.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,121,879.26/17,571.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,267.02

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