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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,248.48, 23,802.58 and 9,592.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,248.48, 23,802.58 and 9,592.22 is: 13,237.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,248.48 : 23,802.58 = 9,592.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,248.48/23,802.58 = 9,592.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,248.48x = 23,802.58 × 9,592.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,248.48x = 228,319,583.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,319,583.93/17,248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.08

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