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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.54, 24,240.94 and 9,608.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.54, 24,240.94 and 9,608.24 is: 13,259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.54 : 24,240.94 = 9,608.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.54/24,240.94 = 9,608.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.54x = 24,240.94 × 9,608.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.54x = 232,912,769.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,912,769.35/17,565.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.64

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