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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.74, 24,223.17 and 9,594.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.74, 24,223.17 and 9,594.97 is: 13,241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.74 : 24,223.17 = 9,594.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.74/24,223.17 = 9,594.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.74x = 24,223.17 × 9,594.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.74x = 232,420,420.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,420,420.36/17,552.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.26

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