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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,555.72, 24,226.62 and 9,597.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,555.72, 24,226.62 and 9,597.76 is: 13,244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,555.72 : 24,226.62 = 9,597.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,555.72/24,226.62 = 9,597.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,555.72x = 24,226.62 × 9,597.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,555.72x = 232,521,284.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,521,284.37/17,555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.76

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