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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,572.65, 24,250.43 and 9,615.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,572.65, 24,250.43 and 9,615.21 is: 13,269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,572.65 : 24,250.43 = 9,615.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,572.65/24,250.43 = 9,615.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,572.65x = 24,250.43 × 9,615.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,572.65x = 233,173,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,173,001.08/17,572.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,269.09

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