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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,551.32, 24,220.82 and 9,593.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,551.32, 24,220.82 and 9,593.54 is: 13,239.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,551.32 : 24,220.82 = 9,593.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,551.32/24,220.82 = 9,593.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,551.32x = 24,220.82 × 9,593.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,551.32x = 232,363,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,363,405.50/17,551.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.08

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