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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.84, 24,240.36 and 9,607.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.84, 24,240.36 and 9,607.89 is: 13,258.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.84 : 24,240.36 = 9,607.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.84/24,240.36 = 9,607.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.84x = 24,240.36 × 9,607.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.84x = 232,898,712.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,898,712.44/17,565.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,258.62

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