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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.46, 24,242.73 and 9,609.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.46, 24,242.73 and 9,609.41 is: 13,260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.46 : 24,242.73 = 9,609.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.46/24,242.73 = 9,609.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.46x = 24,242.73 × 9,609.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.46x = 232,958,356.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,958,356.66/17,567.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.79

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