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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.29, 24,253.88 and 9,617.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.29, 24,253.88 and 9,617.54 is: 13,272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.29 : 24,253.88 = 9,617.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.29/24,253.88 = 9,617.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.29x = 24,253.88 × 9,617.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.29x = 233,262,491.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,262,491.70/17,575.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.18

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