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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,550.02, 24,218.30 and 9,592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,550.02, 24,218.30 and 9,592.52 is: 13,237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,550.02 : 24,218.30 = 9,592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,550.02/24,218.30 = 9,592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,550.02x = 24,218.30 × 9,592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,550.02x = 232,314,527.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,314,527.12/17,550.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.28

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