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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,553.63, 24,223.88 and 9,595.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,553.63, 24,223.88 and 9,595.87 is: 13,242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,553.63 : 24,223.88 = 9,595.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,553.63/24,223.88 = 9,595.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,553.63x = 24,223.88 × 9,595.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,553.63x = 232,449,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,449,166.81/17,553.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.23

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