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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.22, 24,217.44 and 9,591.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.22, 24,217.44 and 9,591.42 is: 13,235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.22 : 24,217.44 = 9,591.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.22/24,217.44 = 9,591.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.22x = 24,217.44 × 9,591.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.22x = 232,279,638.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,279,638.36/17,549.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.90

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