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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549, 24,217.58 and 9,591.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549, 24,217.58 and 9,591.28 is: 13,235.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549 : 24,217.58 = 9,591.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549/24,217.58 = 9,591.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549x = 24,217.58 × 9,591.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549x = 232,277,542.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,277,542.75/17,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.94

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