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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.85, 24,221.66 and 9,593.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.85, 24,221.66 and 9,593.38 is: 13,238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.85 : 24,221.66 = 9,593.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.85/24,221.66 = 9,593.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.85x = 24,221.66 × 9,593.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.85x = 232,367,588.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,367,588.61/17,552.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.17

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