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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.18, 24,250.98 and 9,615.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.18, 24,250.98 and 9,615.38 is: 13,269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.18 : 24,250.98 = 9,615.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.18/24,250.98 = 9,615.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.18x = 24,250.98 × 9,615.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.18x = 233,182,388.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,182,388.07/17,573.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,269.22

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