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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.93, 24,249.32 and 9,614.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.93, 24,249.32 and 9,614.13 is: 13,267.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.93 : 24,249.32 = 9,614.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.93/24,249.32 = 9,614.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.93x = 24,249.32 × 9,614.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.93x = 233,135,945.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,135,945.57/17,571.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,267.52

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