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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,572.55, 24,249.78 and 9,614.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,572.55, 24,249.78 and 9,614.90 is: 13,268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,572.55 : 24,249.78 = 9,614.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,572.55/24,249.78 = 9,614.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,572.55x = 24,249.78 × 9,614.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,572.55x = 233,159,270.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,159,270.35/17,572.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.38

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