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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.64, 24,237.23 and 9,605.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.64, 24,237.23 and 9,605.79 is: 13,255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.64 : 24,237.23 = 9,605.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.64/24,237.23 = 9,605.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.64x = 24,237.23 × 9,605.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.64x = 232,817,693.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,817,693.53/17,563.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.67

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