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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.30, 24,218.06 and 9,591.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.30, 24,218.06 and 9,591.53 is: 13,236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.30 : 24,218.06 = 9,591.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.30/24,218.06 = 9,591.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.30x = 24,218.06 × 9,591.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.30x = 232,288,261.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,288,261.62/17,549.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.32

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