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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.81, 24,241.01 and 9,607.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.81, 24,241.01 and 9,607.86 is: 13,258.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.81 : 24,241.01 = 9,607.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.81/24,241.01 = 9,607.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.81x = 24,241.01 × 9,607.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.81x = 232,904,182.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,904,182.30/17,565.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,258.95

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