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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,537.66, 24,201.83 and 9,579.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,537.66, 24,201.83 and 9,579.88 is: 13,220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,537.66 : 24,201.83 = 9,579.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,537.66/24,201.83 = 9,579.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,537.66x = 24,201.83 × 9,579.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,537.66x = 231,850,627.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,850,627.18/17,537.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,220.16

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