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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.67, 24,238.44 and 9,605.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.67, 24,238.44 and 9,605.90 is: 13,256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.67 : 24,238.44 = 9,605.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.67/24,238.44 = 9,605.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.67x = 24,238.44 × 9,605.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.67x = 232,831,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,831,909.60/17,563.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.45

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