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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.15, 24,277.21 and 9,525.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.15, 24,277.21 and 9,525.82 is: 13,145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.15 : 24,277.21 = 9,525.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.15/24,277.21 = 9,525.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.15x = 24,277.21 × 9,525.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.15x = 231,260,248.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,260,248.05/17,592.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,145.65

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