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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,576.62, 24,255.69 and 9,618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,576.62, 24,255.69 and 9,618.84 is: 13,273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,576.62 : 24,255.69 = 9,618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,576.62/24,255.69 = 9,618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,576.62x = 24,255.69 × 9,618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,576.62x = 233,311,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,311,479.92/17,576.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,273.97

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