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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.17, 24,237.54 and 9,605.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.17, 24,237.54 and 9,605.91 is: 13,256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.17 : 24,237.54 = 9,605.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.17/24,237.54 = 9,605.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.17x = 24,237.54 × 9,605.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.17x = 232,823,627.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,823,627.86/17,563.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.36

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