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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.08, 24,233.26 and 9,602.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.08, 24,233.26 and 9,602.80 is: 13,252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.08 : 24,233.26 = 9,602.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.08/24,233.26 = 9,602.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.08x = 24,233.26 × 9,602.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.08x = 232,707,149.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,707,149.13/17,560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,252.06

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