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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.55, 24,224.18 and 9,595.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.55, 24,224.18 and 9,595.95 is: 13,243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.55 : 24,224.18 = 9,595.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.55/24,224.18 = 9,595.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.55x = 24,224.18 × 9,595.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.55x = 232,453,972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,453,972.09/17,552.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,243.32

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