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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.37, 24,237.45 and 9,605.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.37, 24,237.45 and 9,605.66 is: 13,255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.37 : 24,237.45 = 9,605.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.37/24,237.45 = 9,605.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.37x = 24,237.45 × 9,605.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.37x = 232,816,582.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,816,582.78/17,563.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.81

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