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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.76, 24,233.76 and 9,603.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.76, 24,233.76 and 9,603.05 is: 13,252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.76 : 24,233.76 = 9,603.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.76/24,233.76 = 9,603.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.76x = 24,233.76 × 9,603.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.76x = 232,717,887.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,717,887.80/17,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,252.16

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