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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.52, 24,254.22 and 9,617.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.52, 24,254.22 and 9,617.74 is: 13,272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.52 : 24,254.22 = 9,617.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.52/24,254.22 = 9,617.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.52x = 24,254.22 × 9,617.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.52x = 233,270,781.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,270,781.86/17,575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.48

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