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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,574.26, 24,251.90 and 9,615.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,574.26, 24,251.90 and 9,615.95 is: 13,269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,574.26 : 24,251.90 = 9,615.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,574.26/24,251.90 = 9,615.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,574.26x = 24,251.90 × 9,615.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,574.26x = 233,204,888.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,204,888.47/17,574.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,269.69

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