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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,555.76, 24,228.60 and 9,599.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,555.76, 24,228.60 and 9,599.18 is: 13,247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,555.76 : 24,228.60 = 9,599.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,555.76/24,228.60 = 9,599.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,555.76x = 24,228.60 × 9,599.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,555.76x = 232,574,692.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,574,692.55/17,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,247.77

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