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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,550.27, 24,218.65 and 9,592.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,550.27, 24,218.65 and 9,592.77 is: 13,237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,550.27 : 24,218.65 = 9,592.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,550.27/24,218.65 = 9,592.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,550.27x = 24,218.65 × 9,592.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,550.27x = 232,323,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,323,891.20/17,550.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.62

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