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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,557.30, 24,229.07 and 9,599.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,557.30, 24,229.07 and 9,599.53 is: 13,247.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,557.30 : 24,229.07 = 9,599.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,557.30/24,229.07 = 9,599.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,557.30x = 24,229.07 × 9,599.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,557.30x = 232,587,647.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,587,647.76/17,557.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,247.35

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