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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.83, 24,248.92 and 9,613.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.83, 24,248.92 and 9,613.97 is: 13,267.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.83 : 24,248.92 = 9,613.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.83/24,248.92 = 9,613.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.83x = 24,248.92 × 9,613.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.83x = 233,128,389.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,128,389.41/17,571.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,267.17

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