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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.36, 24,253.97 and 9,617.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.36, 24,253.97 and 9,617.58 is: 13,272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.36 : 24,253.97 = 9,617.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.36/24,253.97 = 9,617.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.36x = 24,253.97 × 9,617.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.36x = 233,264,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,264,496.79/17,575.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.25

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