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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.06, 24,198.36 and 9,577.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.06, 24,198.36 and 9,577.29 is: 13,216.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.06 : 24,198.36 = 9,577.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.06/24,198.36 = 9,577.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.06x = 24,198.36 × 9,577.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.06x = 231,754,711.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,754,711.24/17,535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,216.65

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