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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.64, 24,249.43 and 9,613.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.64, 24,249.43 and 9,613.86 is: 13,267.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.64 : 24,249.43 = 9,613.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.64/24,249.43 = 9,613.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.64x = 24,249.43 × 9,613.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.64x = 233,130,625.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,130,625.10/17,571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,267.44

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