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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,564.58, 24,239.25 and 9,606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,564.58, 24,239.25 and 9,606.96 is: 13,257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,564.58 : 24,239.25 = 9,606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,564.58/24,239.25 = 9,606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,564.58x = 24,239.25 × 9,606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,564.58x = 232,865,505.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,865,505.18/17,564.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.68

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