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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.31, 24,233.22 and 9,602.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.31, 24,233.22 and 9,602.54 is: 13,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.31 : 24,233.22 = 9,602.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.31/24,233.22 = 9,602.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.31x = 24,233.22 × 9,602.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.31x = 232,700,343.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,700,343.21/17,560.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.50

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