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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,553.65, 24,223.59 and 9,595.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,553.65, 24,223.59 and 9,595.80 is: 13,241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,553.65 : 24,223.59 = 9,595.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,553.65/24,223.59 = 9,595.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,553.65x = 24,223.59 × 9,595.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,553.65x = 232,444,724.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,444,724.92/17,553.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.96

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