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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,572.64, 24,251.91 and 9,616.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,572.64, 24,251.91 and 9,616.06 is: 13,271.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,572.64 : 24,251.91 = 9,616.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,572.64/24,251.91 = 9,616.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,572.64x = 24,251.91 × 9,616.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,572.64x = 233,207,821.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,207,821.67/17,572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,271.07

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