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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,566.71, 24,240.96 and 9,607.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,566.71, 24,240.96 and 9,607.34 is: 13,257.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,566.71 : 24,240.96 = 9,607.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,566.71/24,240.96 = 9,607.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,566.71x = 24,240.96 × 9,607.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,566.71x = 232,891,023.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,891,023.44/17,566.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.52

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