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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,561.93, 24,235.45 and 9,604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,561.93, 24,235.45 and 9,604.16 is: 13,253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,561.93 : 24,235.45 = 9,604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,561.93/24,235.45 = 9,604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,561.93x = 24,235.45 × 9,604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,561.93x = 232,760,970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,760,970.27/17,561.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.72

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