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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,576.72, 24,255.80 and 9,510.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,576.72, 24,255.80 and 9,510.35 is: 13,124.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,576.72 : 24,255.80 = 9,510.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,576.72/24,255.80 = 9,510.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,576.72x = 24,255.80 × 9,510.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,576.72x = 230,681,110.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,681,110.67/17,576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,124.24

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