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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.22, 24,220.80 and 9,592.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.22, 24,220.80 and 9,592.76 is: 13,237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.22 : 24,220.80 = 9,592.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.22/24,220.80 = 9,592.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.22x = 24,220.80 × 9,592.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.22x = 232,344,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,344,200.30/17,552.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.31

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