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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,551.45, 24,220.99 and 9,593.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,551.45, 24,220.99 and 9,593.67 is: 13,239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,551.45 : 24,220.99 = 9,593.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,551.45/24,220.99 = 9,593.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,551.45x = 24,220.99 × 9,593.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,551.45x = 232,368,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,368,287.95/17,551.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.26

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