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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.06, 24,197.99 and 9,577.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.06, 24,197.99 and 9,577.31 is: 13,216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.06 : 24,197.99 = 9,577.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.06/24,197.99 = 9,577.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.06x = 24,197.99 × 9,577.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.06x = 231,751,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,751,736.05/17,535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,216.48

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