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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.47, 24,254.18 and 9,617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.47, 24,254.18 and 9,617.76 is: 13,272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.47 : 24,254.18 = 9,617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.47/24,254.18 = 9,617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.47x = 24,254.18 × 9,617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.47x = 233,270,834.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,270,834.15/17,575.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.52

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