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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,540.62, 24,207.73 and 9,584.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,540.62, 24,207.73 and 9,584.06 is: 13,226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,540.62 : 24,207.73 = 9,584.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,540.62/24,207.73 = 9,584.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,540.62x = 24,207.73 × 9,584.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,540.62x = 232,008,191.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,008,191.79/17,540.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.91

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