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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.31, 24,240.31 and 9,607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.31, 24,240.31 and 9,607.36 is: 13,258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.31 : 24,240.31 = 9,607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.31/24,240.31 = 9,607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.31x = 24,240.31 × 9,607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.31x = 232,885,399.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,885,399.55/17,565.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,258.26

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