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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.99, 24,223.52 and 9,595.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.99, 24,223.52 and 9,595.22 is: 13,241.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.99 : 24,223.52 = 9,595.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.99/24,223.52 = 9,595.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.99x = 24,223.52 × 9,595.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.99x = 232,429,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,429,834.48/17,552.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.61

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