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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.67, 24,231.05 and 9,600.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.67, 24,231.05 and 9,600.90 is: 13,249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.67 : 24,231.05 = 9,600.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.67/24,231.05 = 9,600.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.67x = 24,231.05 × 9,600.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.67x = 232,639,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,639,887.95/17,558.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.29

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