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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.76, 24,219.32 and 9,592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.76, 24,219.32 and 9,592.52 is: 13,238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.76 : 24,219.32 = 9,592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.76/24,219.32 = 9,592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.76x = 24,219.32 × 9,592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.76x = 232,324,311.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,324,311.49/17,549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.03

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