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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.64, 24,221.97 and 9,594.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.64, 24,221.97 and 9,594.98 is: 13,240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.64 : 24,221.97 = 9,594.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.64/24,221.97 = 9,594.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.64x = 24,221.97 × 9,594.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.64x = 232,409,196.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,409,196.60/17,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,240.70

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