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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,550.15, 24,218.64 and 9,592.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,550.15, 24,218.64 and 9,592.31 is: 13,237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,550.15 : 24,218.64 = 9,592.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,550.15/24,218.64 = 9,592.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,550.15x = 24,218.64 × 9,592.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,550.15x = 232,312,581.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,312,581.57/17,550.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.07

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