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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.06, 24,232.87 and 9,602.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.06, 24,232.87 and 9,602.29 is: 13,251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.06 : 24,232.87 = 9,602.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.06/24,232.87 = 9,602.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.06x = 24,232.87 × 9,602.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.06x = 232,691,045.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,691,045.27/17,560.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.15

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