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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.06, 24,218.04 and 9,591.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.06, 24,218.04 and 9,591.62 is: 13,236.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.06 : 24,218.04 = 9,591.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.06/24,218.04 = 9,591.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.06x = 24,218.04 × 9,591.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.06x = 232,290,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,290,236.82/17,549.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.62

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