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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.18, 24,198.68 and 9,577.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.18, 24,198.68 and 9,577.61 is: 13,217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.18 : 24,198.68 = 9,577.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.18/24,198.68 = 9,577.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.18x = 24,198.68 × 9,577.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.18x = 231,765,513.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,765,513.25/17,535.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,217.17

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