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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.67, 24,249.40 and 9,614.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.67, 24,249.40 and 9,614.43 is: 13,268.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.67 : 24,249.40 = 9,614.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.67/24,249.40 = 9,614.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.67x = 24,249.40 × 9,614.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.67x = 233,144,134.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,144,134.81/17,571.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.18

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