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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.64, 24,231.24 and 9,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.64, 24,231.24 and 9,601.20 is: 13,249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.64 : 24,231.24 = 9,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.64/24,231.24 = 9,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.64x = 24,231.24 × 9,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.64x = 232,648,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,648,981.49/17,558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.83

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