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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.92, 24,223.04 and 9,595.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.92, 24,223.04 and 9,595.14 is: 13,241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.92 : 24,223.04 = 9,595.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.92/24,223.04 = 9,595.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.92x = 24,223.04 × 9,595.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.92x = 232,423,460.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,423,460.03/17,552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.30

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