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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.98, 24,241.65 and 9,608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.98, 24,241.65 and 9,608.20 is: 13,259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.98 : 24,241.65 = 9,608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.98/24,241.65 = 9,608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.98x = 24,241.65 × 9,608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.98x = 232,918,621.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,918,621.53/17,565.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.64

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