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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.68, 24,251.73 and 9,615.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.68, 24,251.73 and 9,615.88 is: 13,269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.68 : 24,251.73 = 9,615.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.68/24,251.73 = 9,615.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.68x = 24,251.73 × 9,615.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.68x = 233,201,725.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,201,725.47/17,573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,269.94

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