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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,553.90, 24,223.81 and 9,596.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,553.90, 24,223.81 and 9,596.06 is: 13,242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,553.90 : 24,223.81 = 9,596.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,553.90/24,223.81 = 9,596.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,553.90x = 24,223.81 × 9,596.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,553.90x = 232,453,134.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,453,134.19/17,553.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.25

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