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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.13, 24,232.97 and 9,602.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.13, 24,232.97 and 9,602.41 is: 13,251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.13 : 24,232.97 = 9,602.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.13/24,232.97 = 9,602.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.13x = 24,232.97 × 9,602.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.13x = 232,694,913.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,694,913.46/17,560.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.32

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