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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,548.64, 24,217.44 and 9,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,548.64, 24,217.44 and 9,591.20 is: 13,236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,548.64 : 24,217.44 = 9,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,548.64/24,217.44 = 9,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,548.64x = 24,217.44 × 9,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,548.64x = 232,274,310.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,274,310.53/17,548.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.03

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