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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.25, 24,253.83 and 9,617.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.25, 24,253.83 and 9,617.49 is: 13,272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.25 : 24,253.83 = 9,617.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.25/24,253.83 = 9,617.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.25x = 24,253.83 × 9,617.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.25x = 233,260,967.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,260,967.49/17,575.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.13

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