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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.03, 24,239.57 and 9,607.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.03, 24,239.57 and 9,607.41 is: 13,258.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.03 : 24,239.57 = 9,607.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.03/24,239.57 = 9,607.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.03x = 24,239.57 × 9,607.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.03x = 232,879,439.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,879,439.18/17,565.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,258.13

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