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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.83, 24,223.09 and 9,595.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.83, 24,223.09 and 9,595.19 is: 13,241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.83 : 24,223.09 = 9,595.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.83/24,223.09 = 9,595.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.83x = 24,223.09 × 9,595.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.83x = 232,425,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,425,150.94/17,552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.46

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