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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.70, 24,233.68 and 9,602.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.70, 24,233.68 and 9,602.85 is: 13,251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.70 : 24,233.68 = 9,602.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.70/24,233.68 = 9,602.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.70x = 24,233.68 × 9,602.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.70x = 232,712,496.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,712,496.87/17,560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.89

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