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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.25, 24,217.92 and 9,591.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.25, 24,217.92 and 9,591.53 is: 13,236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.25 : 24,217.92 = 9,591.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.25/24,217.92 = 9,591.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.25x = 24,217.92 × 9,591.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.25x = 232,286,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,286,875.95/17,549.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.29

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