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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.54, 24,368.76 and 9,592.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.54, 24,368.76 and 9,592.22 is: 13,237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.54 : 24,368.76 = 9,592.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.54/24,368.76 = 9,592.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.54x = 24,368.76 × 9,592.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.54x = 233,750,427.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,750,427.25/17,658.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.24

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