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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,548.99, 24,217.54 and 9,591.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,548.99, 24,217.54 and 9,591.21 is: 13,235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,548.99 : 24,217.54 = 9,591.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,548.99/24,217.54 = 9,591.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,548.99x = 24,217.54 × 9,591.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,548.99x = 232,275,487.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,275,487.85/17,548.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.83

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