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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,576.29, 24,255.25 and 9,618.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,576.29, 24,255.25 and 9,618.65 is: 13,273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,576.29 : 24,255.25 = 9,618.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,576.29/24,255.25 = 9,618.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,576.29x = 24,255.25 × 9,618.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,576.29x = 233,302,706.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,302,706.05/17,576.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,273.72

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