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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.04, 24,336.28 and 9,568.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.04, 24,336.28 and 9,568.70 is: 13,204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.04 : 24,336.28 = 9,568.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.04/24,336.28 = 9,568.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.04x = 24,336.28 × 9,568.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.04x = 232,866,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,866,562.44/17,635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,204.77

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