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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.03, 24,230.19 and 9,902.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.03, 24,230.19 and 9,902.96 is: 13,664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.03 : 24,230.19 = 9,902.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.03/24,230.19 = 9,902.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.03x = 24,230.19 × 9,902.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.03x = 239,950,602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,950,602.36/17,560.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.59

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