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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,572.93, 24,251.03 and 9,615.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,572.93, 24,251.03 and 9,615.15 is: 13,269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,572.93 : 24,251.03 = 9,615.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,572.93/24,251.03 = 9,615.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,572.93x = 24,251.03 × 9,615.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,572.93x = 233,177,279.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,177,279.09/17,572.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,269.12

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