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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.61, 24,254.31 and 9,617.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.61, 24,254.31 and 9,617.84 is: 13,272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.61 : 24,254.31 = 9,617.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.61/24,254.31 = 9,617.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.61x = 24,254.31 × 9,617.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.61x = 233,273,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,273,951.62/17,575.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.59

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