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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.28, 24,254.02 and 9,617.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.28, 24,254.02 and 9,617.57 is: 13,272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.28 : 24,254.02 = 9,617.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.28/24,254.02 = 9,617.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.28x = 24,254.02 × 9,617.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.28x = 233,264,625.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,264,625.88/17,575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.32

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