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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.40, 24,250.26 and 9,614.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.40, 24,250.26 and 9,614.04 is: 13,266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.40 : 24,250.26 = 9,614.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.40/24,250.26 = 9,614.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.40x = 24,250.26 × 9,614.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.40x = 233,142,969.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,142,969.65/17,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.81

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