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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.93, 24,252.11 and 9,616.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.93, 24,252.11 and 9,616.29 is: 13,270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.93 : 24,252.11 = 9,616.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.93/24,252.11 = 9,616.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.93x = 24,252.11 × 9,616.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.93x = 233,215,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,215,322.87/17,573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.53

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