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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,576.98, 24,256.20 and 9,619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,576.98, 24,256.20 and 9,619.20 is: 13,274.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,576.98 : 24,256.20 = 9,619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,576.98/24,256.20 = 9,619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,576.98x = 24,256.20 × 9,619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,576.98x = 233,325,275.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,325,275.11/17,576.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.48

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