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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,539.53, 24,205.09 and 9,582.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,539.53, 24,205.09 and 9,582.27 is: 13,223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,539.53 : 24,205.09 = 9,582.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,539.53/24,205.09 = 9,582.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,539.53x = 24,205.09 × 9,582.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,539.53x = 231,939,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,939,659.84/17,539.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,223.82

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