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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,555.67, 24,226.91 and 9,597.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,555.67, 24,226.91 and 9,597.90 is: 13,245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,555.67 : 24,226.91 = 9,597.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,555.67/24,226.91 = 9,597.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,555.67x = 24,226.91 × 9,597.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,555.67x = 232,527,290.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,527,290.36/17,555.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,245.14

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