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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,572.76, 24,250.20 and 9,614.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,572.76, 24,250.20 and 9,614.96 is: 13,268.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,572.76 : 24,250.20 = 9,614.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,572.76/24,250.20 = 9,614.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,572.76x = 24,250.20 × 9,614.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,572.76x = 233,164,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,164,702.99/17,572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.53

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