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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,548.62, 24,216.69 and 9,591.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,548.62, 24,216.69 and 9,591.06 is: 13,235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,548.62 : 24,216.69 = 9,591.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,548.62/24,216.69 = 9,591.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,548.62x = 24,216.69 × 9,591.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,548.62x = 232,263,726.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,263,726.79/17,548.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.44

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