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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.56, 24,237.39 and 9,605.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.56, 24,237.39 and 9,605.71 is: 13,255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.56 : 24,237.39 = 9,605.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.56/24,237.39 = 9,605.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.56x = 24,237.39 × 9,605.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.56x = 232,817,339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,817,339.50/17,563.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.70

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