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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,572.44, 24,249.82 and 9,614.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,572.44, 24,249.82 and 9,614.73 is: 13,268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,572.44 : 24,249.82 = 9,614.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,572.44/24,249.82 = 9,614.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,572.44x = 24,249.82 × 9,614.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,572.44x = 233,155,471.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,155,471.85/17,572.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.25

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