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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.41, 24,254.05 and 9,617.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.41, 24,254.05 and 9,617.63 is: 13,272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.41 : 24,254.05 = 9,617.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.41/24,254.05 = 9,617.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.41x = 24,254.05 × 9,617.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.41x = 233,266,357.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,266,357.63/17,575.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.32

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