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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.81, 24,243.77 and 9,609.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.81, 24,243.77 and 9,609.86 is: 13,261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.81 : 24,243.77 = 9,609.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.81/24,243.77 = 9,609.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.81x = 24,243.77 × 9,609.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.81x = 232,979,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,979,235.57/17,567.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.71

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