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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,577.16, 24,256.41 and 9,619.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,577.16, 24,256.41 and 9,619.33 is: 13,274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,577.16 : 24,256.41 = 9,619.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,577.16/24,256.41 = 9,619.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,577.16x = 24,256.41 × 9,619.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,577.16x = 233,330,412.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,330,412.41/17,577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.64

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