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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,566.94, 24,242.58 and 9,609.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,566.94, 24,242.58 and 9,609.01 is: 13,260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,566.94 : 24,242.58 = 9,609.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,566.94/24,242.58 = 9,609.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,566.94x = 24,242.58 × 9,609.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,566.94x = 232,947,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,947,133.04/17,566.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.54

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