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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.51, 24,222.38 and 9,595.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.51, 24,222.38 and 9,595.19 is: 13,241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.51 : 24,222.38 = 9,595.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.51/24,222.38 = 9,595.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.51x = 24,222.38 × 9,595.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.51x = 232,418,290.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,418,290.38/17,552.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.31

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