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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.12, 24,236.94 and 9,605.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.12, 24,236.94 and 9,605.26 is: 13,255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.12 : 24,236.94 = 9,605.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.12/24,236.94 = 9,605.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.12x = 24,236.94 × 9,605.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.12x = 232,802,110.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,802,110.30/17,563.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.17

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