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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,574.68, 24,253.11 and 9,616.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,574.68, 24,253.11 and 9,616.88 is: 13,271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,574.68 : 24,253.11 = 9,616.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,574.68/24,253.11 = 9,616.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,574.68x = 24,253.11 × 9,616.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,574.68x = 233,239,248.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,239,248.50/17,574.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,271.32

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