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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.69, 24,254.45 and 9,617.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.69, 24,254.45 and 9,617.92 is: 13,272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.69 : 24,254.45 = 9,617.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.69/24,254.45 = 9,617.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.69x = 24,254.45 × 9,617.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.69x = 233,277,262.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,277,262.52/17,575.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.72

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