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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.19, 24,253.76 and 9,617.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.19, 24,253.76 and 9,617.41 is: 13,272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.19 : 24,253.76 = 9,617.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.19/24,253.76 = 9,617.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.19x = 24,253.76 × 9,617.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.19x = 233,258,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,258,476.54/17,575.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.03

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