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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,543.01, 24,209.33 and 9,585.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,543.01, 24,209.33 and 9,585.24 is: 13,227.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,543.01 : 24,209.33 = 9,585.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,543.01/24,209.33 = 9,585.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,543.01x = 24,209.33 × 9,585.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,543.01x = 232,052,190.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,052,190.36/17,543.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,227.62

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