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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,639.07, 24,341.78 and 9,572.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,639.07, 24,341.78 and 9,572.55 is: 13,210.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,639.07 : 24,341.78 = 9,572.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,639.07/24,341.78 = 9,572.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,639.07x = 24,341.78 × 9,572.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,639.07x = 233,012,906.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,012,906.14/17,639.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,210.04

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