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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.84, 24,237.76 and 9,606.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.84, 24,237.76 and 9,606.04 is: 13,256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.84 : 24,237.76 = 9,606.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.84/24,237.76 = 9,606.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.84x = 24,237.76 × 9,606.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.84x = 232,828,892.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,828,892.07/17,563.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.15

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