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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.90, 24,252.15 and 9,615.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.90, 24,252.15 and 9,615.93 is: 13,270.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.90 : 24,252.15 = 9,615.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.90/24,252.15 = 9,615.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.90x = 24,252.15 × 9,615.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.90x = 233,206,976.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,206,976.75/17,573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.08

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