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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.48, 23,801.20 and 9,591.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.48, 23,801.20 and 9,591.22 is: 13,235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.48 : 23,801.20 = 9,591.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.48/23,801.20 = 9,591.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.48x = 23,801.20 × 9,591.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.48x = 228,282,545.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,282,545.46/17,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.70

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