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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.96, 24,223.07 and 9,595.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.96, 24,223.07 and 9,595.17 is: 13,241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.96 : 24,223.07 = 9,595.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.96/24,223.07 = 9,595.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.96x = 24,223.07 × 9,595.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.96x = 232,424,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,424,426.60/17,552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.33

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