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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.90, 24,237.93 and 9,605.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.90, 24,237.93 and 9,605.92 is: 13,256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.90 : 24,237.93 = 9,605.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.90/24,237.93 = 9,605.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.90x = 24,237.93 × 9,605.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.90x = 232,827,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,827,616.55/17,563.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.03

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