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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.21, 24,237.23 and 9,605.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.21, 24,237.23 and 9,605.43 is: 13,255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.21 : 24,237.23 = 9,605.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.21/24,237.23 = 9,605.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.21x = 24,237.23 × 9,605.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.21x = 232,809,016.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,809,016.16/17,563.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.49

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