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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.13, 24,217.80 and 9,591.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.13, 24,217.80 and 9,591.36 is: 13,236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.13 : 24,217.80 = 9,591.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.13/24,217.80 = 9,591.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.13x = 24,217.80 × 9,591.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.13x = 232,281,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,281,517.12/17,549.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.07

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