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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,551.82, 24,221.51 and 9,594.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,551.82, 24,221.51 and 9,594.04 is: 13,239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,551.82 : 24,221.51 = 9,594.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,551.82/24,221.51 = 9,594.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,551.82x = 24,221.51 × 9,594.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,551.82x = 232,382,135.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,382,135.80/17,551.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.77

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