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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.97, 24,252.07 and 9,616.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.97, 24,252.07 and 9,616.19 is: 13,270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.97 : 24,252.07 = 9,616.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.97/24,252.07 = 9,616.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.97x = 24,252.07 × 9,616.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.97x = 233,212,517.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,212,517.45/17,573.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.34

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