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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.64, 24,207.83 and 9,584.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.64, 24,207.83 and 9,584.39 is: 13,226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.64 : 24,207.83 = 9,584.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.64/24,207.83 = 9,584.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.64x = 24,207.83 × 9,584.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.64x = 232,017,332.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,017,332.31/17,541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.66

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