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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.18, 24,233.08 and 9,602.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.18, 24,233.08 and 9,602.44 is: 13,251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.18 : 24,233.08 = 9,602.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.18/24,233.08 = 9,602.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.18x = 24,233.08 × 9,602.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.18x = 232,696,696.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,696,696.72/17,560.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.38

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