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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,576.07, 24,254.97 and 9,618.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,576.07, 24,254.97 and 9,618.29 is: 13,273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,576.07 : 24,254.97 = 9,618.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,576.07/24,254.97 = 9,618.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,576.07x = 24,254.97 × 9,618.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,576.07x = 233,291,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,291,335.40/17,576.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,273.24

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