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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.72, 24,207.92 and 9,584.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.72, 24,207.92 and 9,584.43 is: 13,226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.72 : 24,207.92 = 9,584.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.72/24,207.92 = 9,584.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.72x = 24,207.92 × 9,584.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.72x = 232,019,127.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,019,127.28/17,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.71

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