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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.08, 24,251.24 and 9,615.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.08, 24,251.24 and 9,615.31 is: 13,269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.08 : 24,251.24 = 9,615.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.08/24,251.24 = 9,615.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.08x = 24,251.24 × 9,615.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.08x = 233,183,190.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,183,190.48/17,573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,269.34

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