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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.53, 24,240.26 and 9,607.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.53, 24,240.26 and 9,607.91 is: 13,258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.53 : 24,240.26 = 9,607.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.53/24,240.26 = 9,607.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.53x = 24,240.26 × 9,607.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.53x = 232,898,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,898,188.42/17,565.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,258.82

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