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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,553.91, 24,224.41 and 9,596.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,553.91, 24,224.41 and 9,596.14 is: 13,242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,553.91 : 24,224.41 = 9,596.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,553.91/24,224.41 = 9,596.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,553.91x = 24,224.41 × 9,596.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,553.91x = 232,460,660.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,460,660.67/17,553.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.68

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