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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.93, 24,243.43 and 9,610.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.93, 24,243.43 and 9,610.09 is: 13,261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.93 : 24,243.43 = 9,610.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.93/24,243.43 = 9,610.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.93x = 24,243.43 × 9,610.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.93x = 232,981,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,981,374.94/17,567.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.74

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