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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.65, 24,208.07 and 9,584.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.65, 24,208.07 and 9,584.39 is: 13,226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.65 : 24,208.07 = 9,584.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.65/24,208.07 = 9,584.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.65x = 24,208.07 × 9,584.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.65x = 232,019,596.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,019,596.63/17,541.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.78

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