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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,576.30, 24,254.97 and 9,618.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,576.30, 24,254.97 and 9,618.37 is: 13,273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,576.30 : 24,254.97 = 9,618.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,576.30/24,254.97 = 9,618.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,576.30x = 24,254.97 × 9,618.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,576.30x = 233,293,275.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,293,275.80/17,576.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,273.17

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