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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.43, 24,233.40 and 9,603.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.43, 24,233.40 and 9,603.39 is: 13,252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.43 : 24,233.40 = 9,603.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.43/24,233.40 = 9,603.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.43x = 24,233.40 × 9,603.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.43x = 232,722,743.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,722,743.21/17,560.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,252.68

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