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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,564.64, 24,238.69 and 9,606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,564.64, 24,238.69 and 9,606.70 is: 13,256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,564.64 : 24,238.69 = 9,606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,564.64/24,238.69 = 9,606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,564.64x = 24,238.69 × 9,606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,564.64x = 232,853,702.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,853,702.03/17,564.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.96

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