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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.22, 24,237.27 and 9,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.22, 24,237.27 and 9,605.44 is: 13,255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.22 : 24,237.27 = 9,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.22/24,237.27 = 9,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.22x = 24,237.27 × 9,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.22x = 232,809,582.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,809,582.16/17,563.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.52

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