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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,576.48, 24,255.46 and 9,618.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,576.48, 24,255.46 and 9,618.68 is: 13,273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,576.48 : 24,255.46 = 9,618.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,576.48/24,255.46 = 9,618.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,576.48x = 24,255.46 × 9,618.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,576.48x = 233,305,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,305,507.99/17,576.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,273.73

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