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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.22, 24,251.07 and 9,615.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.22, 24,251.07 and 9,615.50 is: 13,269.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.22 : 24,251.07 = 9,615.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.22/24,251.07 = 9,615.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.22x = 24,251.07 × 9,615.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.22x = 233,186,224.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,186,224.21/17,573.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,269.41

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