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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.49, 24,231.62 and 9,600.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.49, 24,231.62 and 9,600.63 is: 13,249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.49 : 24,231.62 = 9,600.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.49/24,231.62 = 9,600.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.49x = 24,231.62 × 9,600.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.49x = 232,638,769.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,638,769.92/17,558.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.36

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