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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.82, 24,222.89 and 9,595.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.82, 24,222.89 and 9,595.04 is: 13,241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.82 : 24,222.89 = 9,595.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.82/24,222.89 = 9,595.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.82x = 24,222.89 × 9,595.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.82x = 232,419,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,419,598.47/17,552.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.15

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