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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.96, 24,252.21 and 9,616.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.96, 24,252.21 and 9,616.25 is: 13,270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.96 : 24,252.21 = 9,616.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.96/24,252.21 = 9,616.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.96x = 24,252.21 × 9,616.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.96x = 233,215,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,215,375.04/17,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.51

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