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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.77, 24,209.28 and 9,585.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.77, 24,209.28 and 9,585.17 is: 13,228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.77 : 24,209.28 = 9,585.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.77/24,209.28 = 9,585.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.77x = 24,209.28 × 9,585.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.77x = 232,050,034.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,050,034.12/17,541.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,228.43

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