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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.68, 24,248.89 and 9,613.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.68, 24,248.89 and 9,613.90 is: 13,267.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.68 : 24,248.89 = 9,613.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.68/24,248.89 = 9,613.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.68x = 24,248.89 × 9,613.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.68x = 233,126,403.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,126,403.57/17,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,267.17

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