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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.83, 24,231.19 and 9,601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.83, 24,231.19 and 9,601.12 is: 13,249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.83 : 24,231.19 = 9,601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.83/24,231.19 = 9,601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.83x = 24,231.19 × 9,601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.83x = 232,646,562.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,646,562.93/17,558.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.55

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