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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.62, 24,230.73 and 9,600.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.62, 24,230.73 and 9,600.76 is: 13,248.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.62 : 24,230.73 = 9,600.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.62/24,230.73 = 9,600.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.62x = 24,230.73 × 9,600.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.62x = 232,633,423.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,633,423.35/17,558.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,248.96

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