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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.55, 24,218.73 and 9,592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.55, 24,218.73 and 9,592.11 is: 13,237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.55 : 24,218.73 = 9,592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.55/24,218.73 = 9,592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.55x = 24,218.73 × 9,592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.55x = 232,308,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,308,722.22/17,549.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.30

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