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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.68, 24,254.44 and 9,617.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.68, 24,254.44 and 9,617.91 is: 13,272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.68 : 24,254.44 = 9,617.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.68/24,254.44 = 9,617.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.68x = 24,254.44 × 9,617.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.68x = 233,276,851.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,276,851.66/17,575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.71

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