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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,548.76, 24,217.20 and 9,590.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,548.76, 24,217.20 and 9,590.98 is: 13,235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,548.76 : 24,217.20 = 9,590.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,548.76/24,217.20 = 9,590.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,548.76x = 24,217.20 × 9,590.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,548.76x = 232,266,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,266,680.86/17,548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.50

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