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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,548.59, 24,217.44 and 9,591.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,548.59, 24,217.44 and 9,591.33 is: 13,236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,548.59 : 24,217.44 = 9,591.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,548.59/24,217.44 = 9,591.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,548.59x = 24,217.44 × 9,591.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,548.59x = 232,277,458.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,277,458.80/17,548.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.25

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