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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,551.06, 24,220.80 and 9,593.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,551.06, 24,220.80 and 9,593.62 is: 13,239.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,551.06 : 24,220.80 = 9,593.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,551.06/24,220.80 = 9,593.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,551.06x = 24,220.80 × 9,593.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,551.06x = 232,365,151.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,365,151.30/17,551.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.38

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