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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,534, 24,197.88 and 9,576.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,534, 24,197.88 and 9,576.94 is: 13,216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,534 : 24,197.88 = 9,576.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,534/24,197.88 = 9,576.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,534x = 24,197.88 × 9,576.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,534x = 231,741,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,741,644.89/17,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,216.70

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