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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.75, 24,251.87 and 9,616.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.75, 24,251.87 and 9,616.11 is: 13,270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.75 : 24,251.87 = 9,616.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.75/24,251.87 = 9,616.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.75x = 24,251.87 × 9,616.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.75x = 233,208,649.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,208,649.63/17,573.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.28

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