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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.73, 24,219.33 and 9,592.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.73, 24,219.33 and 9,592.29 is: 13,237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.73 : 24,219.33 = 9,592.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.73/24,219.33 = 9,592.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.73x = 24,219.33 × 9,592.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.73x = 232,318,836.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,318,836.97/17,549.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.74

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