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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,564.72, 24,238.83 and 9,606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,564.72, 24,238.83 and 9,606.44 is: 13,256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,564.72 : 24,238.83 = 9,606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,564.72/24,238.83 = 9,606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,564.72x = 24,238.83 × 9,606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,564.72x = 232,848,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,848,926.66/17,564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.62

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