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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.64, 24,230.36 and 9,600.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.64, 24,230.36 and 9,600.84 is: 13,248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.64 : 24,230.36 = 9,600.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.64/24,230.36 = 9,600.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.64x = 24,230.36 × 9,600.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.64x = 232,631,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,631,809.50/17,558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,248.85

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