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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.81, 24,207.30 and 9,584.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.81, 24,207.30 and 9,584.07 is: 13,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.81 : 24,207.30 = 9,584.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.81/24,207.30 = 9,584.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.81x = 24,207.30 × 9,584.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.81x = 232,004,457.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,004,457.71/17,541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,225.80

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