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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.44, 24,253.88 and 9,617.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.44, 24,253.88 and 9,617.52 is: 13,272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.44 : 24,253.88 = 9,617.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.44/24,253.88 = 9,617.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.44x = 24,253.88 × 9,617.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.44x = 233,262,175.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,262,175.98/17,575.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.05

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