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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.61, 24,233.65 and 9,602.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.61, 24,233.65 and 9,602.90 is: 13,252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.61 : 24,233.65 = 9,602.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.61/24,233.65 = 9,602.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.61x = 24,233.65 × 9,602.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.61x = 232,713,317.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,713,317.59/17,560.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,252.01

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