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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,553.65, 24,224.61 and 9,595.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,553.65, 24,224.61 and 9,595.70 is: 13,242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,553.65 : 24,224.61 = 9,595.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,553.65/24,224.61 = 9,595.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,553.65x = 24,224.61 × 9,595.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,553.65x = 232,451,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,451,969.05/17,553.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.38

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