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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.14, 24,243.15 and 9,609.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.14, 24,243.15 and 9,609.88 is: 13,261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.14 : 24,243.15 = 9,609.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.14/24,243.15 = 9,609.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.14x = 24,243.15 × 9,609.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.14x = 232,973,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,973,762.32/17,567.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.91

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