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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,603.73, 24,292.98 and 9,537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,603.73, 24,292.98 and 9,537.20 is: 13,161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,603.73 : 24,292.98 = 9,537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,603.73/24,292.98 = 9,537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,603.73x = 24,292.98 × 9,537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,603.73x = 231,686,851.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,686,851.63/17,603.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,161.24

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