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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.98, 24,238.35 and 9,606.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.98, 24,238.35 and 9,606.18 is: 13,256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.98 : 24,238.35 = 9,606.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.98/24,238.35 = 9,606.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.98x = 24,238.35 × 9,606.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.98x = 232,837,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,837,953.00/17,563.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.56

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