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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.92, 24,241.34 and 9,608.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.92, 24,241.34 and 9,608.66 is: 13,260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.92 : 24,241.34 = 9,608.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.92/24,241.34 = 9,608.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.92x = 24,241.34 × 9,608.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.92x = 232,926,806.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,926,806.56/17,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.15

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