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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.62, 24,233.52 and 9,602.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.62, 24,233.52 and 9,602.73 is: 13,251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.62 : 24,233.52 = 9,602.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.62/24,233.52 = 9,602.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.62x = 24,233.52 × 9,602.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.62x = 232,707,949.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,707,949.51/17,560.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.69

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