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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.64, 24,253.80 and 9,617.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.64, 24,253.80 and 9,617.80 is: 13,272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.64 : 24,253.80 = 9,617.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.64/24,253.80 = 9,617.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.64x = 24,253.80 × 9,617.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.64x = 233,268,197.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,268,197.64/17,575.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.24

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