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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,557.33, 24,229.13 and 9,599.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,557.33, 24,229.13 and 9,599.62 is: 13,247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,557.33 : 24,229.13 = 9,599.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,557.33/24,229.13 = 9,599.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,557.33x = 24,229.13 × 9,599.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,557.33x = 232,590,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,590,392.93/17,557.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,247.48

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