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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.55, 24,243.02 and 9,609.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.55, 24,243.02 and 9,609.68 is: 13,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.55 : 24,243.02 = 9,609.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.55/24,243.02 = 9,609.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.55x = 24,243.02 × 9,609.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.55x = 232,967,671.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,967,671.87/17,567.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.25

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