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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.68, 24,252.07 and 9,615.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.68, 24,252.07 and 9,615.90 is: 13,270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.68 : 24,252.07 = 9,615.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.68/24,252.07 = 9,615.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.68x = 24,252.07 × 9,615.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.68x = 233,205,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,205,455.87/17,573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.16

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