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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.69, 24,223.09 and 9,595.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.69, 24,223.09 and 9,595.66 is: 13,242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.69 : 24,223.09 = 9,595.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.69/24,223.09 = 9,595.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.69x = 24,223.09 × 9,595.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.69x = 232,436,390.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,436,390.68/17,552.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.21

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