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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.58, 24,233.16 and 9,602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.58, 24,233.16 and 9,602.30 is: 13,250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.58 : 24,233.16 = 9,602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.58/24,233.16 = 9,602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.58x = 24,233.16 × 9,602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.58x = 232,693,958.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,693,958.28/17,560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.92

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