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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,551.76, 24,221.37 and 9,593.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,551.76, 24,221.37 and 9,593.98 is: 13,239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,551.76 : 24,221.37 = 9,593.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,551.76/24,221.37 = 9,593.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,551.76x = 24,221.37 × 9,593.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,551.76x = 232,379,339.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,379,339.35/17,551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.66

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