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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,248.51, 23,804.91 and 9,592.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,248.51, 23,804.91 and 9,592.54 is: 13,238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,248.51 : 23,804.91 = 9,592.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,248.51/23,804.91 = 9,592.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,248.51x = 23,804.91 × 9,592.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,248.51x = 228,349,610.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,349,610.88/17,248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.81

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