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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.91, 24,198.66 and 9,576.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.91, 24,198.66 and 9,576.64 is: 13,215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.91 : 24,198.66 = 9,576.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.91/24,198.66 = 9,576.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.91x = 24,198.66 × 9,576.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.91x = 231,741,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,741,855.30/17,535.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,215.27

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