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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,542.76, 24,208.98 and 9,584.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,542.76, 24,208.98 and 9,584.98 is: 13,227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,542.76 : 24,208.98 = 9,584.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,542.76/24,208.98 = 9,584.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,542.76x = 24,208.98 × 9,584.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,542.76x = 232,042,589.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,042,589.12/17,542.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,227.26

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