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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.79, 24,254.54 and 9,617.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.79, 24,254.54 and 9,617.94 is: 13,272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.79 : 24,254.54 = 9,617.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.79/24,254.54 = 9,617.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.79x = 24,254.54 × 9,617.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.79x = 233,278,698.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,278,698.43/17,575.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.73

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